Location notice: Please note that the classroom is upstairs (14 steps).
Knit and Crochet Class Levels
We’ve designed our classes to assist individuals in the learning process. Each level guides makers through different techniques to build on skills acquired in a previous session. When enrolling in a class, we recommend choosing the level best suited to your current skill that would continue the growth of your knitting or crochet practice. Below is an outline of each level from Beginner to Advanced. Please take your time to determine what would meet your next learning adventure best.
BEGINNER LEVELS
Level 1: suitable for those with no experience or have learned it many years ago and would be starting as a new knitter/crocheter again.
Level 2: comfortably work a knitted CO and BO, and both a k and p stitch in knitting. Comfortable with making slip knots, ch and sc stitches in crochet.
Level 3: have enough experience with Beginner level II skills and ready to learn basic knitted/crocheted increases and decreases.
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Level 1: have successfully completed small-medium sized projects, worked flat and know how to read and follow beginner friendly level patterns. Ready to learn how to knit/crochet in the round.
Level 2: have enough experience with Intermediate level I skills and ready to learn new COs and BOs, easy textured stitches and further your ability to read your knitted fabric; learn how to crochet in flat rounds, several seaming methods to join squares together and best practices when crocheting a Granny Square.
Level 3 and onwards: have successfully completed small-medium sized projects that uses skills from Beginner levels I, II and III and Intermediate levels I and II. Comfortable reading, following beginner – easy intermediate patterns and successfully completing the project(s).
ADVANCED LEVELS
Once you’ve learned the skills covered in our Beginner to Intermediate levels, and you are ready for something new to challenge your knitting skills, these classes cover specific skills in knitting. We currently offer Brioche knitting, and stranded colourwork combined with Intarsia classes.
PLEASE NOTE!
- Read through the description of each class listing.
- Be sure you have the skills listed in the “Skill Level” section of each class listing.
- When deciding if a class is a suitable next level to enrol in, a quick way to confirm if this would be a good class to enrol in, is to read through the list of stitches used in the exercise/project used in the class. If there are more 2-3 stitches listed that you do not know (and can work comfortably), the class may be more involved than you are ready for at this time.
- If you need help before the start of a class series, you have the option to book additional focused one on one learning time to pick up any skill needed to successfully enrol and complete a class you have your eye on. Please contact the store.
- If you find during a class series you would like additional help to stay on pace with the class, one on one learning sessions are available to assist with your needs by contacting the store.
Where possible, we would like to ensure participants take on new skills covered in each class, and have a successful learning experience at our shop. We believe enrolling in a class that’s a good fit (not too advanced or too easy) offers the best skill building process in your making journey.
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Absolutely excellent class. Loved every moment!
Excellent Class…Susan Chin is a Master Instructor with such a wealth of knitting & crocheting knowledge…her patience and encouragement of participants at all skill levels makes you want to take on more varied & difficult projects…and the class of participants is always a fun sharing of thoughts, ideas & rabbit holes😊
And Thank You Tammy for supporting these classes and making space for community creativity & learning…this puts Numana Yarns ahead of other yarn shops…beautiful yarn, great classes, great instructor, pop-ups, friendly & knowledgeable shop assistance…of course I will be back!💐
Susan has considerable experience in both crocheting AND teaching, and it showed. We had every variation of expertise in the group and the questions varied the same range. She handled it all.
Thank you for providing this class; I enjoyed it and did learn some new tricks! I was a little disappointed that I had to leave at noon as I had made a previous commitment based on the class time slot. Next time I will leave myself a bit more wiggle room :)
The presenter was so gracious and knowledgeable. She was willing to spend her time and insights. I learned so much and came away inspired to try different colour and knit techniques.
Thank you for putting this time together!
Susan Chin is an artist and her mastery of knit & crochet are awe inspiring. She has a wealth of information that she presents in such a way, that makes you leave with confidence to try more in your own development of knit and crochet skills. And, her cookies were delicious!
Thank you Susan, you are a master teacher.
Thank you Tammy for hosting these informative sessions…it makes Numana Yarns above the rest for encouraging knit and crochet above and beyond the basics.
I really enjoyed the talk and loved seeing the samples brought by Susan. I have a history of making poor colour choices and I think I gained some valuable insights into choosing colours for future use. The talk was also interesting in a general sense, and I learned some things about yarns too! And the cookies were much appreciated. Thanks.
Susan is a very engaging speaker. Her tips for creating colour combinations were great and it was nice to see her projects as well as the sample “test kits” that she’s created. Because she has so much to share, the talk ran closer to 3 hours (vs. the original 2 hours scheduled). To allow people to plan / schedule the rest of their day it might be helpful to advertise it as 2.5 hours and say it could run longer / shorter depending on the class. It’s well worth hearing everything she has to say so this isn’t a complaint about having more information; it would just help people plan their day so they don’t have to leave her talk early. Thank you!
This was an excellent class! The instructor was exceptional knowledgeable. She was also extremely pleasant. I enjoyed this class very much. I would definitely recommend it!
Brilliant presentation! Loved the class.
Definitely an eye-opener when choosing the right colour combinations.
Very informative - with excellent examples and suggestions. I feel better prepared for my next colour-work project.
Thanks Susan for leading the class and Numana Yarns for hosting.
Ann Knauer
I enjoyed being a part of this group learning and chatting with like minded crafters. Thanks Susan for sharing your in-depth knowledge with us and helping me with my project.
Elana is such a good instructor! The class was exactly what I’d hoped for. A lot material was covered in a short time. It was a good refresher for me, and I learned new techniques as well.
Overall, very pleased with the class and instructor.
Great class and great group of ladies
So nice to have Susan there to guide us through projects. Her teaching skills are excellent.
Fun, informative, creative and Susan is a great teacher…patient, positive, encouraging and a wealth of tips & tricks to improve your knitting skills…even though I am a knitter, I always learn something from Susan…Thank You!
Twas a delightful learning new seaming tricks…