Are you interested in learning to knit or advancing your skills? Check out my knitting classes; I offer a variety of classes for adults and children. Note that classes are held in Acton, MA. Contact me if you would like more information or if you have any questions.
NEW: I’ve added some Classes For the Winter, 2026.
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I just finished knitting the Melt the ICE hat. A few folks from my knitting group are knitting it as well. History of this hat in the 1940’s is quite interesting and remains important in today’s world as well.
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I'm excited to offer knitting classes at the Tangled Thread in Harvard. First up are 2 beginning classes for children in February and 1 beginning class for adults in March. Here's a link to their web site with more information.
Knitting **Stop by the shop or call to register! Beginning Knitting (for adults) (minimum 2 participants) 3 Sundays: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 1:30-3pm $90 plus materials Instructor: Diane Johnson This class is perfect for those who have not knit before and interested in learning. Participants will learn how...
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Want to learn more about Fair Isle colorwork and Steeking? Consider joining us for workshops on each topic - join either or both! Fair Isle knitting will be on Sunday afternoon, January 25 and Steeking will be on Sunday afternoon, February 8. Project is the Baa-ble Mug Cosy Let me
Baa-ble mug cosy pattern by Donna Smith
Pattern Notes
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Another quick project using 100% alpaca (Paca-Paints yarn). I like the way it knit up, with an argyle-like design. Pattern is Lava Flow Cowl, free on Ravelry.
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A second Musselburgh hat, this time striped and knit for my husband.
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Happy New Year! Here are some students’ work from 2025!
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I finished these in time for a Christmas gift. Free pattern, Steady Stride Socks using Mountain Colors fingering. I especially like the gusset pattern and folded cuff.
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This is pretty cool.
18 Miles of Yarn: Little Falls Public Library's Crochet Marvel
The Friends of Fiber have on display its installation of the Mohawk Valley's largest crochet Christmas tree at the Little Falls Public Library.
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The Musselburgh hat pattern is very popular on Ravelry so I bought the pattern and knit it. Great pattern - easy to knit, easy to customize, and fully reversible.
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This was a pretty quick sweater to knit -- super bulky yarn. It's based on the free Bonfire Jumper pattern. I changed the stripe pattern based on another person's photo in Ravelry.