The 3-8 pupils in each beginner class spend three hours learning to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off before mastering garter and stockinette stitches with their own circular needles and yarn. Supplies--one skein of yarn and one set of needles--are not included. Plan on coming in a few minutes prior to class starting to receive help selecting exactly what you need to have the best learning experience. Schedules are updated quarterly for the Tempe Yarn & Fiber location. A minimum of 3 students must be scheduled for the class to be taught. To attend a class, students must call and schedule their space at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled date/time.

Tempe Yarn & Fiber

The artisans at Tempe Yarn & Fiber cultivate an educational atmosphere where creativity flourishes amid inventories of yarns, fibers, and equipment. Largely stocked by local suppliers, the studio houses classrooms where pupils learn to knit. Instructors well versed in the fiber arts bring in classes that teach skills such as beginning knitting, gradually progressing to more complicated maneuvers such as patching up a hot air balloon in motion. Teachers also allow students to set their own pace during project-help sessions, offering pointers as needed.