{"product_id":"begin-to-knit-102-knitting-in-the-round-july-18th-august-1st-2026","title":"Begin to Knit 102: Knitting in the Round – July 18th \u0026 August 1st, 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel up your knitting skills and master knitting with circular needles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you conquered the basics of knitting and are ready to expand your horizons?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle up, pard, because this class is your passport to a whole new world of exciting projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by our expert instructor, Lisa Mackey, this two-session class will equip you with the skills to knit in the round, a technique that’s as old as your grandpappy’s cast iron skillet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy the end, you’ll have created a one-of-a-kind Open Ridge Beanie\u003c\/em\u003e – a beautiful and stylish piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is the perfect next step for beginner knitters looking to explore new techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSign up today and join the Cowgirl Yarn family on this exciting journey into the world of circular knitting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace is limited, so don’t wait! Click 'Add to Cart' to register.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this class, students will learn how to join work for knitting in the round without twisting stitches. They will also learn how to follow a pattern with multiple sizes and yarn choices, will learn rib stitching, and will learn how to work with DPNs for decreases on the crown. This pattern knits up quickly, is fun to knit, and makes a great gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the class fills up before you're able to register, please contact the store, and we'll add you to the waitlist. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClass Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Lisa Mackey\u003cbr\u003eDates: Saturday, July 18th and August 1st, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\u003cbr\u003eInvestment: $75 (includes 10% discount on class supplies)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Fernwood Studio in the basement of Cowgirl Yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParking: Participants can park for free in the First Interstate Bank parking lot down the street from Cowgirl Yarn during non-banking hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Beginner Knitter (with knowledge of basic stitches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax # of Students: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for graduates of our “Begin to Knit 101” class. Before registering, ask yourself; am I comfortable with the knit and purl stitches, and casting on using the long-tailed method? If the answer is yes, then you’re ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Bring to Class: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/open-ridge-beanie\"\u003eOpen Ridge Beanie\u003c\/a\u003e pattern by Kim Bussell which is $7.00 on Ravelry and can be purchased in-store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One skein (~200 yards) of worsted weight yarn (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/plymouth-yarn-encore-worsted?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=encore\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ePlymouth Encore\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/mode-at-rowan-chunky-wool?variant=46894401356018\" title=\"Rowan Chunky\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/malabrio-rios\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003erecommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- US size 6 \u0026amp; 8 16” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/search?q=circular+needle\u0026amp;_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=circuler+needles\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ecircular needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- US size 8 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/knitting-needles?filter.p.m.custom.needle_type=Double+Pointed\"\u003eDPNs\u003c\/a\u003e 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e           -Note: this pattern is written with options for bulkier yarn. If you choose to do a different yarn, let us help you choose your yarn and needle sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/notions\/notions+product_stitch-markers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/notions\/product_darning-needle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDarning needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Scissors or yarn snips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHomework:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really hate to break it to ya, but yes, there’s just a smidge of homework. But don’t let it intimidate you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease come to class with the stitches cast on your smaller 16 inch needle. Your pattern will tell you how many stitches to cast on for the size you are making and the yarn you are using. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFinal Important Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eprovide a phone number and email when checking out\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eso we can contact you if needed, should a last-minute issue arise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 students are needed for the class and it may be canceled if there are not enough students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the class terms and conditions \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/pages\/the-knitty-gritty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease understand that by signing up for a class or event at Cowgirl Yarn, you are agreeing to subscribe to our email list in order to receive communication and updates regarding your registration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan’t wait to see you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or concerns about this class, please feel free to email us (howdy@cowgirlyarn.com), call (307-755-9276), or stop by the shop. We’re always happy to help!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Mackey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49074050433266,"sku":"2026B2K102July","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1270\/2973\/files\/IMG_7763_medium2.jpg?v=1776465215","url":"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/begin-to-knit-102-knitting-in-the-round-july-18th-august-1st-2026","provider":"Cowgirl Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}