Knitting Classes in Westchester
Knitting is an incredible skill that requires muscle control, coordination, mental focus, and, patience. Additionally, it can be a great stress reliever and a community builder. This skill can be picked up at any time where you can learn basic stitches, how to cast, and using patterns to create something new. Below, you’ll find a range of classes throughout Westchester to explore this craft.
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Knit Wit: Knitting Lessons (Eastchester)
Join this Wednesday knitting club at the Eastchester Public Library. Taught by Marissa, participants should come with size eight knitting needles and a ball of yarn. 11 Oakridge Pl, Eastchester, NY 10709.
Stephanie’s Knit Lab (Various Locations)
Stephanie teaches workshops, classes, and camps throughout Westchester. This includes knitting basics, pattern-making (such as hats and cowls), and a fiber arts camp, to name a few options. Reach out at stephaniesknitlab@gmail.com to learn more.
Westchester Knitting Guild (Mt. Pleasant Library)
This non-profit organization offers a range of classes at the Mt. Pleasant Library and via Zoom. Reach out to westchesterknittingguild@gmail.com if you have any additional questions.
Pick Up Every Stitch (Mount Kisco)
This contemporary knitting shop offers a range of classes. Here, you will find supervised knitting (every Wednesday and Friday). Find a felted sweater class; private lessons; and more. Additionally, find a range of online videos to learn how to cast as well as a range of stitches. Pick Up Every Stitch, 200 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549.
Social Knitting Club (North Salem)
This club features knitters of all abilities and levels. Held every Monday from 11:00am-12:00pm, you’ll learn new techniques, make friends, and have the time to work on your projects. This immersive group is led by director Catherine Sulli. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.
Flying Fingers (Tarrytown)
Find all of your knitting and crocheting supplies at Flying Fingers. They also offer six-week classes where knitters can learn the craft while choosing their own project. The cost for each session is $160, plus materials. Additionally, they also offer private classes and classes on Zoom. 15 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Knit Shoppe (Mamaroneck)
Find a range of supplies, as well as classes at this Mamaroneck shop. All classes require pre-registration and are offered to knitters of all levels. 501 E Boston Post Rd Mamaroneck NY 10543.
Knitting Nation (Nyack)
Discover the world of knitting and crocheting by taking a class. Here, you will find basic 101 and 102 courses; crochet squares; and introduction to color. 30 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.
Rail Yards Art Studio (Croton Fall)
Find a range of cool art classes at Rail Yards Art Studio. This beginners crochet class will enable you to learn how to make a simple blanket or scarf. $275 per person. 621 Route 22, Croton Falls, NY 10519.
Bronxville Adult School (Bronxville)
Discover a range of continuing education classes at Bronxville Adult School. This includes a weekly knitting for all levels course. The class includes the teaching of stitches, beginner patterns, and more. Additionally, patterns will be available, such as fingerless gloves, cowls and a toy stuffed rabbit. Students who have mastered their skills can bring their own supplies and a patterns. Taught by Melissa Shinsato, this program is open to beginners, experienced, or lapsed knitters. The Bronxville School, Midland Ave. Parking Lot and Entrance Bronxville, NY 10708
Crocheting for Kids in Westchester
Jen and Lulu’s Crochet Circle (Bedford Hills)
Kids in third grade and up are invited to participate in this weekly crochet circle. Held every week from 3:15 pm-4:00 pm at the Bedford Free Public Library, the program is free but registration is required. Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506.