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Here’s where you can find Amie
UnWind Getaway
Come unwind in Blowing Rock, North Carolina! This getaway is not just about education, but about community and relaxing too. During your time at Unwind you will have the opportunity to:
Take classes from fabulous instructors
Learn and share with old friends and new.
Explore the surrounding area of downtown Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Moses Cone Center and Grandfather Mountain.
And of course, unwind with fellow knitters at the Meadowbrook Inn.
So set aside the some time and come learn, socialize, share and relax!
Make Mine Marled
If one yarn is good, more must be better! Working with yarns held together creates endless color and texture options. Learn how to predict the weight class of the yarn combination and how to create or suppress characteristics in yarn you already own. Expand your design skills!
Note: Crocheters are welcome in this class, too.
Short Row Hat Construction
The gorgeous Toph hat from Woolly Wormhead features an unusual short row construction and is a quick project packed with great new techniques that you'll see in many future patterns. This class will cover a provisional cast-on, German short-rows, reading knitting charts, and grafting. This class will help you enhance your knitting skills while making a cool hat.
Brioche Basics
Brioche knitting results in lofty, textured fabric. It is a truly distinctive form knitting. In this class students will learn the fundamentals of two-color brioche knitting by making a chunky cowl. Starting with a super stretchy cast on, the class progresses to brioche knit and brioche purl. To complete your project, finish up with a super-stretchy bind off to match.
Quick Toe-Up Slipper Sock
Quick! Let’s knit some socks! These cozy slipper socks cover all the basic techniques for toe-up sock knitting in super-bulky yarn so you can make a sock in a day. From using a cast on for a closed toe to turning the heel and casting off with enough stretch to be functional, this class gets you ready for your next sock adventure. You will learn Turkish cast on, use of double point needles and basic sock knitting techniques
Upcycled T-shirt Yarn
Too many t-shirts? Turn them in to yarn! T-shirt yarn is great for knitting, crochet, weaving, and other craft projects. This durable and washable yarn is great for bags, rugs, and a variety of home decor items.
TKGA Next Level Knitting Conference
Brioche Beyond the Basic Stripe – Amie Palmer
Reversible brioche patterns can seem daunting but with a few extensions of knitting and purling skills, you too can be creating those irresistible two-color designs. In this extended session, dive into the increases and decreases that make the magic happen. Along the way, learn troubleshooting skills for the things that commonly happen with brioche. By the end of session, you’ll have a firm understanding of the skills needed to tackle almost any brioche project.
Learn To Crochet: Amigurumi
Make a cute octopus and learn to crochet! Learn how to start a project with magic ring and form the basic stitches of chain, single, and half-double crochet. This class is designed for beginners, and will teach you the skills you need to get started with this quick and engaging craft.
Pomegranate Crochet Dishcloth - HYBRID
Build your crochet skills and learn new techniques in this class. We'll cover reading crochet charts, counting stitches, and extended foundation chains. This pattern will involve maintaining stitch count while skipping and working stitches out of order.
Work In Progress Session
We've all got a knitting Work In Progress that could use some help! Join knitting instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for guidance and support. This is an ongoing series for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about the class format, or whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop. If the instructor is not familiar with your project, please let us know the name of the pattern and the issue you are having in advance of the class.
Bartlett Crochet Dishcloth - HYBRID
Build your crochet skills and learn new techniques in this class. We'll cover reading crochet charts, counting stitches, and foundation chains. This pattern will involve working into a foundation chain and maintaining stitch count in a sequential pattern.
Work In Progress Session
We've all got a knitting Work In Progress that could use some help! Join knitting instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for guidance and support. This is an ongoing series for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about the class format, or whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop. If the instructor is not familiar with your project, please let us know the name of the pattern and the issue you are having in advance of the class.
Learn To Knit
If you've never knit before or just need a refresher, this three-week class will teach you all the basics. We'll start off with a simple garter stitch dishcloth, then learn the techniques to add new colors the second week, then add textured stitches in week 3. You'll be ready to knit so many projects after this class!
TKGA Next Level Knitting Conference - I've Got This Yarn...
We’ve all got mystery yarn that we can’t identify, don’t know how much we have, and don’t know what to do with it. Learn the tips and tricks to figure out what you have and what it can do.
Knit A Sweater That Fits
Are you too worried about sizing to even try to knit a sweater? Do your knitting needles produce randomly sized sweaters? Before you cast on a single stitch, ensure that the sweater you knit will fit by using techniques from this class to select your size, make modifications based on gauge, and customize the fit for a sweater that fits!
Understanding Grafting
Grafting magically joins knitted pieces to look like they were knit as a single piece. It can seem intimidating and resources for stitch patterns other than stockinette are hard to find. During this class, we’ll take a deep dive into the rhyme and reason behind basic grafting and then learn how to deduce what to do with unobvious stitch patterns. We’ll even graft some lace! You’ll come away with skills to analyze how to graft practically anything.
Knit Socks That Fit
Nothing is better than a hand knit sock that fits but many sock patterns assume one size fits all. A little knowledge makes it easy to customize any sock pattern to your one-of-a-kind foot. We'll start with taking measurements and then customize each part of a sock to ensure success on your next sock knitting adventure.
Two-At-A-Time Socks
How many single socks have you knit? Never have another single sock without a mate by learning to knit them two at a time for a perfect matching set. We'll make two worsted weight top-down miniature socks to give you all the techniques you need to make any pattern two-at-a-time.
I've Got This Yarn...
We've all got mystery yarn that we can't identify, don't know how much we have, and don't know what to do with it. Learn the tips and tricks to figure out what you have and what it can do.
Intro To Crochet
Fun crochet patterns are surging in popularity! Learn how to start a project and form the basic stitches of chaining, single, and double crochet. We’ll make two coasters, one round and one square, to give you the skills you need to get started with this quick and addictive craft.
All About Brioche
Reversible brioche patterns can seem complex but just require an extension of knitting and purling skills. In this extended session, learn to cast on for brioche, work the basic brioche stitches and then dive into the increases and decreases that make the magic happen. Along the way, learn troubleshooting skills for the things that commonly happen with brioche. By the end of the day, you'll leave with a firm understanding of the skills needed to tackle almost any brioche project.
Knitting In The Round: Soft Serve Hat - Hybrid
You know how to knit and purl, so let's move from flat squares to knitting in the round! Knit your first hat and learn skills for all sorts of future projects. We will cover knitting in the round on circular and double point needles, decreasing, reading charts, and finishing techniques. Students should be able to cast-on, knit, and purl.
Learn To Knit: Your First Hat - Hybrid
Knit your first hat and learn all the basic skills for all sorts of future knitting projects. We will cover casting-on, knit + purl stitch, knitting in the round, decreasing, reading charts, and finishing techniques. No knitting experience required.
*This class is outside of store hours*
Winnow Cardigan - Hybrid Class
The Winnow cardigan features a relaxed fit and an interesting stitch pattern that resembles wheat! We'll cover Italian cast-on, the unique brioche variation that creates the stitch pattern, picking up stitches, seaming, tubular bind-off, and button-bands. Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round, and have experience knitting from a pattern.
Work In Progress Class
We've all got a knitting Work In Progress that could use some help! Join knitting instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for guidance! If you've taken a class with Amie, or a knitting class at Freeman's Creative, come work on your projects with guidance and support. This is an ongoing series for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about the class format, or whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop.
All About Brioche
Reversible brioche patterns can seem complex but just require an extension of knitting and purling skills. In this extended session, learn to cast on for brioche, work the basic brioche stitch and then dive into the increases and decreases that make the magic happen. Along the way, learn troubleshooting skills for the things that commonly happen with brioche. By the end of the day, you'll leave with a firm understanding of the skills needed to tackle almost any brioche project. Student must be able to cast on, knit and purl proficiently. Experience with lace knitting and chart reading is helpful.
Brioche Basics
Learn the basics of two-color brioche knitting by making a chunky cowl. Starting with a super stretchy cast on, the class progresses to brioche knit and brioche purl. To complete your project, finish up with a super-stretchy bind off to match. Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round.
Knit Your Bust Fitting Sweater Ever!
Knitting a sweater that fits both the bust and the shoulders can be a challenge. If you are tired of gaping button bands, huge sleeves and overly wide necklines, come learn the skills you need to conquer three-dimensional bust-fitting by adding bust shaping and short row bust darts to most sweater patterns. Student must be able to cast on, knit and purl.
Planning To Fit
Do your knitting needles produce randomly sized sweaters? Are you too worried about sizing to even try to knit a sweater? Before you cast on a single stitch, ensure that the sweater you knit will fit by using techniques from this class to select your size, make modifications based on gauge, and customize the fit for a sweater that fits!
Design Your Own Socks
A famous book character declared,"You can never have too many socks." But they don't all have to look alike and you want them to fit! Pick and chose the elements of socks that you like best to create your own sock designs that actually fit your foot and then cast on to begin knitting them. Student must be able to cast on, knit and purl in sock weight yarn.
I've Got This Yarn...
We've all got mystery yarn that we can't identify, don't know how much we have, and don't know what to do with it. Learn the tips and tricks to figure out what you have and what it can do.
Foundations Of Crochet
Fun crochet patterns are surging in popularity! Learn how to start a project and form the basic stitches of chaining, single, and double crochet. We’ll make two coasters, one round and one square, to give you the skills you need to get started with this quick and addictive craft.
Understanding Grafting
Grafting magically joins knitted pieces to look like they were knit as a single piece. It can seem intimidating and resources for stitch patterns other than stockinette are hard to find. During this class, we’ll take a deep dive into the rhyme and reason behind basic grafting and then learn how to deduce what to do with unobvious stitch patterns. We’ll even graft some lace! You’ll come away with skills to analyze how to graft practically anything.
Knit A Sweater That Fits
Are you too worried about sizing to even try to knit a sweater? Do your knitting needles produce randomly sized sweaters? Before you cast on a single stitch, ensure that the sweater you knit will fit by using techniques from this class to select your size, make modifications based on gauge, and customize the fit for a sweater that fits! In this expanded class, there will be time to apply the concepts to a pattern of your own choosing so bring a pattern that you want to knit.
Paint Your Own Yarn
Creating a beautiful knitted or crocheted project starts with finding just the right yarn. Unique, hand painted yarn adds a special touch to any fiber arts project. Explore some fun, easy, and practical ways to paint yarn to create a variety of effects as you paint three beautiful skeins yarn to take home for your next projects.