​Knitting 201: Knit Happens - The Dupe for the Paloma Wool Balaclava

​Knit a cozy balaclava while refining your technique and working from a guided garment pattern inspired by the coveted Paloma Wool Balaclava.

​This class is 2 Days long:

​Day 1: Saturday, January 31st 2:30 pm - 5:00pm

​Day 2: Sunday, February the 1st 12:00 - 2:30pm

​This two-day intermediate knitting class is designed for knitters who already know the knit and purl stitches and are ready to take on a more structured wearable project.

​Over the course of the weekend, you’ll knit a balaclava inspired by the Paloma Wool–style silhouette, focusing on construction, shaping, and clean finishing. The class balances hands-on instruction with independent working time, giving you space to build confidence stitch by stitch.

​Day One (Saturday afternoon, January 31):

​We’ll introduce the pattern, review garment construction, and walk through fit and structure. Students will choose from three yarn color options and begin knitting with guidance throughout. A finished sample will be available as a reference so you can see where your work is headed. Students are encouraged to take their project home between sessions to continue knitting and get a head start before day two.

​Day Two (Sunday afternoon, February 1):

​The focus shifts to finishing. We’ll troubleshoot any issues, refine details, and guide students through the casting off process. There will be time for questions, adjustments, and technique support so you can bind off with confidence and not leave any loose ends.

​If the balaclava is not completed during class, students will leave with the full pattern and all materials needed to finish the project at home.

​Instructor:

​This class is taught by Nansa Brown, a language teacher by trade who has been knitting for over 28 years. Nansa specializes in sweaters and thoughtfully constructed garments and brings a clear, methodical approach to teaching. She lives in Trumansburg, NY, and her knit goods can be found at Sundrees in Trumansburg.

​What to Bring:

​Nothing — all materials are provided

​What’s Provided:

• ​Yarn (choice of three colors)

• ​Knitting needles

• ​Printed pattern

• ​Reference sample

• ​All materials needed to complete the balaclava

​What You’ll Walk Away With:

• ​A balaclava in progress or fully finished

• ​The pattern and materials to complete it at home

• ​Improved confidence with garment construction and finishing techniques

​Skills Used:

• ​Pattern reading

• ​Shaping and garment construction

• ​Working with multiple sessions on a single project

• ​Casting off and finishing

​Please Note:

• ​This is a two-day class with no make-up sessions available. Please check your schedule carefully before registering, as attendance for both days is strongly recommended.

• ​Participants will receive a liability waiver by email before the class begins, with additional copies available to complete on-site.

• ​Please arrive on time so we can use the maximum time allotted.