Building Blocks Class

$160.00

Thursdays from noon to 1:00 pm
Fall Series: Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec 4
Winter Series: Jan 15 and 29, Feb 12 and 26, and March 12 and 26
Block Party Knit Groups: on the off-weeks from noon to 1:30 pm
**Please see the purchase details below.**

Join Monarch Knitting staff on a special, year-long project journey: Building Blocks, by Michelle Hunter! This afghan is constructed from 12 lovely blocks, each of which samples a different texture and technique. Starting with simple knits and purls, the blocks gradually increase in difficulty, giving you a chance to build your skills as you build your blanket. Monarch Knitting staff will host bi-monthly “block building” classes (pre-registration required) to support you as you work through each block - sign up for all 12 classes, or pick a fall or winter 6-class option if you want to tackle some of the blocks on your own. See below for class schedule information.

If space allows, we will list individual classes on the website two weeks in advance of each date for $30.00 each.

We will also host a “block party” knit group (open to all knitting the project, no registration required) to help us stay motivated and build community along with our blankets. At the end of the series, you will have new skills, a lovely heirloom, and new knitting friends!

Skill level: must know how to knit and purl; other techniques will be taught along the way. This is a great series for beginners!

Supplies Needed: US 8 / 5mm needles; approx. 1,680 yds (roughly 140 yds per block) of worsted or Aran weight yarn, preferably non-superwash.

Pre-work: Please come into Monarch by the beginning of September to make your yarn selection. Please knit a swatch to ensure you like the fabric.

Before each session:

Cast on 48 stitches using the Long Tail Cast On method. (Or your preferred cast-on method.)
Begin Seed Stitch as follows:
- Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from *.
- Row 2: *P1, k1; repeat from *.
- Work these 2 rows 2 more times for a total of 6 rows.

Fall Series:

Sept 25th - Knit / Purl
October 9 - Charts
October 23 - Yarn Over and Bobbles
November 6 - Simple Decreases
November 20 - Cables
December 4th - Right Twist

Winter Series:

January 15th - Mock Cables
January 29 - Slip Stitch
February 12 - Left Twist
February 26 - SSK
March 12 - Make One
March 26 - Advanced Decreases

Please note, you are purchasing a series of classes. There is no class refund if you cannot make it to a session. This is a final purchase.

Full payment is required to reserve your spot. To receive a refund for the class, cancellations must be made at least five days in advance. All refunds are issued as store credit only. If we cancel the class