Red Fox Yarns LLC | (703) 865-6343 | 421 Church Street NE, Suite D, Vienna, VA 22180 | Open (with restrictions) 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday-Saturday
| Classes & Workshops Current classes are listed below. Please note: Masks must be worn in the shop - including during classes! Red Fox Yarns must receive your payment in advance to reserve your spot in a class. Class registration fees are not refundable unless Red Fox Yarns cancels the class. We thank you for purchasing your class supplies at Red Fox Yarns! |
| New Class Starting in July |
| Next Steps: Hats & Purls! | |
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Sessions: Three Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Dates: July 20, 27 and August 3, 2022 Level: Beginner. Students must be able to knit, and cast on. Cost: $60.00 Maximum number of students: Four Description: Okay, you can knit. Now, on to purling! In this three-session class, you'll knit a hat using knits and purls. Gauge, pattern reading, different types of knit/purl combinations and more will be discussed. Materials: 140-150 yards of light colored bulky weight yarn; size 10 or 10.5 16" circular needles AND another pair of circular needles of the same size (any length) OR a set of double-pointed needles of the same size; yarn needle; note-taking supplies. Homework: None for first session; there will be homework between sessions. Please call the store between 10 AM and 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday to register! |
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How to Knit Sweaters that Fit Sessions: Six sessions Times: Fridays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Dates: July 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12 and 19, 2022 Level: Advanced beginner. Students must be able to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease. Maximum number of students: Four Cost: $150.00 Description: These six sessions will address almost everything you need to know to make a sweater that actually fits the intended recipient. You’ll start with the basics – selecting your pattern, choosing the right yarn, gauge swatches and how to make adjustments to gauge, and body measurements. In the following sessions, as you knit your sweater, you'll cover setting in sleeves, various seaming techniques, making adjustments as necessary, picking up stitches, and many more interesting and necessary tidbits. Materials for first session: At least 150 yds of yarn for swatching, needles appropriate for swatch yarn, pen\pencil and paper, tape measure, several patterns that interest you. (Patterns should be constructed bottom-up in multiple pieces (front(s), back, sleeves), and intended for worsted-weight or DK yarn. Homework: Homework and additional information will be provided prior to the first session. (An e-mail address will be requested as part of registration.) Please call the store between 10 AM and 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday to register! |
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Sessions: One Time: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Date: July 16, 2022 There will be another weekday session of Oooops! added soon! Level: Advanced Beginner. Students must be able to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease. Cost: $35.00 Maximum number of students: Four Description: Dropped a stitch? Purled when you should have knitted? This fundamental class is a must! Learn to pick up dropped stitches, "tink" (unknit, stitch by stitch), untwist your stitches without a lot of effort, prevent too many/too few stitches, and how to correct and prevent many other common knitting mistakes. Materials: Light colored worsted or bulky weight yarn and appropriately sized knitting needles, size E, F, or G crochet hook, note-taking supplies. Homework: Prepare a swatch measuring at least 4"x4" using stockinette stitch and light-colored worsted or bulky weight yarn. Leave swatch on needles. Please call the store between 10 AM and 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday to register! |
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Knitting for Beginners Sessions: Three Choose from Timeslot A: Thursdays, July 21, 28 and August 4, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Timeslot B: Saturdays, July 23, 30 and August 6, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Level: Beginner, no experience required! Cost: $75.00 Maximum number of students per timeslot: Four Description: Cast on, knit, purl.... What does it all mean? This class will teach you the basics of knitting and get you started on your first project! Materials: Please bring note-taking supplies; needles and practice yarn will be provided. Homework: None for first class. There will be homework between classes. Please call the store between 10 AM and 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday to register! |
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Crochet for Beginners Sessions: Three Choose from Timeslot A: FULL (Thursdays, July 21, 29 and August 4) Timeslot B: FULL (Saturdays, July 23, 30 and August 6, 2022) Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Level: Beginner, no experience required! Cost: $75.00 Maximum number of students per timeslot: Four Description: Ch, sc, dc.... What does it all mean? This class will teach you the basics of crochet and get you started on your first project! Materials: Please bring note-taking supplies; a crochet hook and practice yarn will be provided. Homework: None for first class. There will be homework between classes. This class will be offered again mid-September/early October. |
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