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Knitting Classes Chicago

Discover the joy of knitting with classes in Chicago. Learn the art of knitting, explore different techniques, and create beautiful handmade garments and accessories.

2 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 2 classes live online are available.

Pajama Pants in Knit on a Serger

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the joy of sewing your own comfortable lounge pants and shorts using a serger. Suitable for all sewing levels, this class provides expert guidance to create sleepwear as soft as your favorite tee. Don't miss out on this fun and practical sewing experience!

(8) All levels 18 and older
$59

3 sessions

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Intro to Knitting

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Experience the joy and satisfaction of learning a new skill with our Intro to Knitting course at the Discovery Center. This beginner-friendly class offers hands-on learning, visual aids, and personalized assistance to help you master the art of knitting. Walk away with a finished project and a newfound passion for this timeless craft.

(277) Beginner 16 and older

Chunky Knit Blanket

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn the art of creating your own cozy and stylish blanket using a no-needles knitting process in this online class. With a DIY craft kit delivered to your door, you'll have all the materials you need to make a snuggly throw blanket. This workshop is perfect for beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to create the blanket of your dreams.

(3) All levels 13 and older
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Chunky Knit a Square Pillow

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn how to make your own cozy chunky knit pillow from the comfort of your own home! In this online class, you'll use jumbo-sized yarn and your own hands to create a trendy and super-soft pillow. With a DIY craft kit delivered straight to your door, this is the perfect activity for anyone looking for a fun and easy craft idea.

(3) All levels 13 and older
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Knitting with Two Colors: Fair Isle and Intarsia

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand you knitting techniques! Learn three new ways of working with color in you designs.  Fair Isle incorporates two colors across one row, alternating the colors to form a pattern.  Intarsia uses blocks of color in a row, each block knit from its own ball.  Duplicate stitch adds small patches of new color when the knitted piece is finished.  All three techniques will be incorporated into a small drawstring bag.  ...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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Beginning Knitting (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Discover the warm and wooly world of hand knitting! Explore the basic tools (including straight needles, tools for circular knitting, measuring gauge) and techniques, such as casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and blocking. Complete at least one winter accessory—a hat or a scarf (and possibly both) by the end of the course. Look at examples of knitting from around the world—both garments and fine art. Perfect for beginners or those who want...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Knit and Crochet Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Bring your knit or crochet projects to this multi-level class to receive the help you need. Learn new techniques, get help reading directions, and learn how to customize a pattern to get the look you want. Total beginners to advanced students welcome, but must come in with yarn, needles, and project directions all ready to go. Visit your local yarn store for help in choosing a project. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$245

9 sessions

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Knit and Crochet Project

Evanston Art Center

Have you stopped working on a project because you don’t understand the next step in the directions? Do you need to learn a new stitch pattern or technique? Do you need to sew seams, pick up stitches, and other challenges of finishing? Bring your knit or crochet project to this class to get the help you need. Get help understanding directions, working gauge swatches, selecting correct needle sizes, getting answers to any questions you have about...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Learn to Knit

Evanston Art Center

Learn the basics of knitting - cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and bind off - while making a sampler scarf of different stitch patterns. Time will be spent on "tinking" and learning to correct mistakes. Supplies needed: 100g bulky yarn and US 11 9" straight needles.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Sock Knitting: Heel Cup and Gusset (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

Got you ankle cuff and heel flap knit to length? Sign-up for this class when it’s time to short row the heel cup, pick-up the side stitches, get your stitch markers in place and begin knitting your gusset stitches.

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Design Your Own Sweater

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this 8 week course you will be designing your very own custom sweater pattern. Learning how to take proper measurements, learning the basics of pattern drafting and how to grade your pattern, which means writing your pattern for multiple sizes.  This is an advanced knitting technique, so having a few intermediate projects under your belt is helpful. You will be working in your choice of a sport, DK, worsted, or aran weight yarn...

Advanced 18 and older
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Learn to Knit at Lunch Time

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Or just refresh your skills from way back when? In this five-week, action-packed class we will be making a scarf And a hat. You will be learning knitting, purling, working in the round, ribbing, casting on, binding off, decreasing, and fixing mistakes. Materials included for your first project.

All levels 18 and older
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Knitted Flowers

Vaudezilla Studios

Hand-knit flowers can be a great way to add a personal touch to an ensemble. In this class, we will make three different types of knitted flowers and explore ways to amp them up.  Basic knitting skills are required. Class fee includes materials.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Get Your Knit On - Snood Operator

Wool and the Gang

Unravel with friends and learn a new craft at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party! You’ll have on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters on the night plus you will also receive exclusive access to our video tutorials after the party, so we're there every step of the way to get you to the finish line. And the best bit? You get to walk away with your very own #madeunique Snood Operator at a special price of $40 (normally $49).  We'll have...

(7) All levels 21 and older
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Get Your Knit On - Happy Daze Hat

Wool and the Gang

Unravel with friends and learn a new skill at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party!   Upon arrival you will receive your Happy Daze Hat kit that contains all the materials you will need including our Crazy Sexy Wool, a set of rosewood knitting needles and an easy-to-follow pattern that includes instructions for three difficulty levels -  ­beginner, easy and intermediate.   You’ll receive on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters...

(7) All levels 18 and older
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Knit a Baby Surprise Jacket

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this 5 week class you have just enough time to wip up this cozy jacket and wrap it up for your favorite little one to open for the holidays. The holidays are just around the corner and wouldn't it be great if you could knit your baby, your grandchild, your niece or nephew a hug? How about a hug in the form of the classic Elizabeth Zimmerman "Baby Suprise Jacket"? You must know how to knit. Materials not included but you do get a 10% discount...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Fair Isle Beret: Intro to Colorwork

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Fair Isle is not just an island in the British Isles, but is also a technique of stranded color work in knitting where you hold two colors to create a pattern in the fabric. It is an advanced knitting technique so having a few intermediate projects under your belt is helpful. If you have taken our intermedate knitting class this would be a great follow up!  We will be working in a sport or DK weight yarn so bring any size 4 to 7 knitting needles...

Advanced 18 and older
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Modular Knitting

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this five week course you will learn 2 modular knitting techniques. It is great for those knitters who appreciate instant gratification. The first technique is Domino knitting where each square is done individually and joined as you go giving you a wonderful sense of accomplishment.  The second is entralac, where you knit little squares one after another but leave them on the needle and come back to close off the squares and build more...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Lace: A Holey Adventure

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Vintage lace patterns are a wonder to be hold! Light and airy, perfect for a summers evening to keep the chill off. Learn to knit lace, use a life line, and how to fix your mistakes in this lovely retro inspired shawl.  Must know how to knit and purl. The book is included in the cost of the class. 10% discount on all other materials while enrolled. 

Intermediate 18 and older
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Gloves: Knit for your Fingers

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Learn how to wield double pointed needles in this amazing class on knitting each individual finger. It is not as hard as it sounds! This fun 5 week intermediate course will also show you how to form a gusset, and use a provisional cast on. It is an interesting construction for the knitter ready for the next step!  Some materials included. Must know how to knit and purl and have worked in the round before. 

Intermediate 18 and older
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Reviews for Knitting Classes in Chicago

Knitting Classes in Chicago are rated 4.4 stars based on 416 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Chunky Knit Blanket

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2024
    interesting, fun and Cara was patient and knowledgeable.
  • Intro to Knitting

    Reviewed by Victoria H. on 3/28/2022
    Instruction was great, loved the hands on technique, and was right on pace with my learning. I was knitting in no time, even went home and knitted for another few hours.

Discover the Best Knitting Classes in Chicago

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you like working with your hands and making something from nothing? You may want to give knitting a try. Knitting is an accessible craft that requires only needles and yarn to get started, and allows you to create something functional, such as a sweater, scarf, or any number of other items. When you knit, a series of loops of yarn are continuously interlinked or knotted together to create a finished product. Knitting is believed to be one of the oldest methods of making clothes, with some knitted artifacts from ancient Egypt dating back to the 5th century CE. No matter what type of knitting you are interested in learning, it is a great craft for flexing your creative muscles.

Why You Should Learn Knitting in Chicago

If you live in Chicago, you may find knitting to be a beneficial skill in several different ways. For example, knitting could be a fun hobby that helps to relieve the stress you feel from work or school, or gives you something to do with your hands during your free time. In fact, knitting is suggested to help improve your mental health over time. You may also feel good when you make something tangible, including an end product that you could gift to a friend or family member.

When you start learning knitting, you will discover that there is a large community of people who are all interested in the craft. Once you have nailed down the basics of knitting, it is easy to research local knitting clubs, groups, events, or organizations that will allow you to meet others that like knitting too. This makes knitting not just a fulfilling hobby, but a way to get out and be social. Knitting recently regained popularity as a hobby, so you will most likely find someone who is newer to the hobby and wants to bond with you.

Finally, knitting is a valuable skill that may open up new career opportunities. You could start a side hustle selling your knitted creations online or in-person at craft fairs and earn some extra cash. A part-time business repairing and mending certain types of clothing could be another option for using your knitting skills.

In-Person Knitting Classes & Schools in Chicago

If you want to learn knitting and you are in Chicago, CourseHorse can help you book in-person classes. For example, there is an Intro to Knitting class for beginners available at the Irving Park Discovery Center. This course is designed for absolute beginners at knitting and pairs proper knitting terminology with hands-on learning and visual aids. If you enjoy the first class, you can return to the Discovery Center for Intro to Knitting II, which is a continuation designed for students that know how to create a slip knot, cast on, and work a knit stitch. 

Beginning Knitting is another beginner level class, offered at Knit Nirvana in the neighborhood of Forest Park. If you have always wanted to learn knitting, this class will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and pick up dropped stitches.

Arm Knitting is offered by Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns, and offers a unique approach to learning knitting. This one day workshop class will show you how to make a cowl or scarf in record time without using needles–you do not even have to know how to knit.

Knitting Basics is held at the Evanston Art Center in the town of Evanston. This class will teach you how to jump start your new knitting hobby with knit stitches, purl stitches, casting on, and binding off. You will knit small swatches with these techniques and also discover how to unknit to fix simple mistakes.

Knitting Tips and Tricks is another Knit Nirvana offering which will change the way that you approach the art of knitting for the better. You will learn a series of tips and tricks guided by a master knitter that will help you knit more easily and enjoy yourself while you do it.

Virtual Knitting Classes & Schools

Taking an online knitting class might seem daunting at first, but like in-person classes, they have their pros and cons. One good thing about taking a virtual knitting class is that you can attend it from anywhere, meaning you can work on your knitting project in the comfort of your own home, at the beach, or even in a coffee shop. You also do not have to commute to a classroom, which saves both money and time. The biggest con about taking an online knitting class is that you generally have to supply your own materials and equipment.

If you are interested in online knitting classes, CourseHorse has options that will work for you. For example, Knitting is a class that takes place via Zoom and will teach you how to make a scarf with no prior experience, though all skill levels are welcome. Beginning Knitting is a three session course where you will learn the basics of knitting, including casting on, knitting, and binding off. The projects you will make in this course include an infinity scarf and a hat. And Knitting for Beginners (Online) is a beginner-friendly course that will teach you the basics of knitting in a virtual environment over the course of six sessions.

Private Group Knitting Classes in Chicago

Do you want to schedule a knitting class as a fun team-building event for your business or organization? CourseHorse offers live knitting classes for private groups in Chicago that you and your colleagues can enjoy together. Anyone can learn knitting, and men especially are encouraged to take up this traditionally feminine hobby. If you do not see a knitting class listed publicly right now, it is still something that CourseHorse can provide for a group. Reach out through the contact form on their website to learn about the options that are available to you. When you book your next group knitting class with CourseHorse, you will enjoy a variety of benefits. Your group size can be changed after booking if necessary, a confirmation is sent to you within 24 hours of booking, and there are no additional booking fees. They also support multiple platforms, so you can join in on the fun of a group knitting class from just about anywhere.

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