Raffle drawing!
We’ll draw and contact the winners of our raffle beginning Wednesday evening 10/22 (get free tickets at Yarn Farm from 10/15-20).
We’ll pick a winner each day or two in the days after the S&W Festival weekend through the end of October. Maybe one of the winners will be you!
Local? Come by to pick up your prize when you can! Visiting? We’ll ship it to you! (Free in the continental US.)
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Thank you for visiting and supporting our small business! See you next year!
Weaving Newbies October Course
Three Thursdays in Oct from 5:15-6:15 (10/2, 10/9, 10/23; class does not meet on 10/16)
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom including plain weave, weaving with multiple colors, adding texture, warping a loom, and planning and executing your own simple design. You will receive a small loom and a supply of wool in the first class and you will use this loom for the length of the course.
Course fee of $100 includes a small loom that you can borrow and take home with you for the full length of the course, a small supply of starter wool, a spool of cotton warp, a weaving needle and a tapestry needle. Should you wish to purchase a loom at the end of your course you will have 15% off your loom purchase.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. Thiscourse is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. Weaving is a great option for kids!
Spin Yarn on a Drop Spindle
Ready to spin your own handspun yarn?
Learn how to spin on a drop spindle in this two-hour session. You’ll get a drop spindle and some wool fiber to use in class and then take home with you. This session is good if you’ve been curious about spinning and have never tried it, or if you’re considering buying a spinning wheel but aren’t yet ready for that expense. Drop spindles are an affordable and portable way to spin and since you can spin on them whenever you have a moment, you’ll be surprised how much yarn you can produce with it. In this class you’ll learn how to use a drop spindle and draft (handle) wool fiber specially prepared for spinning into yarn. After learning the basics, proficiency in spinning yarn will come with practice over time, keep at it!
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 5
Class fee $75, includes a drop spindle made from maple wood, and some beginner friendly fiber to get your started. You have the option to purchase additional fiber after class and will have a 10% student discount for your fiber shopping on the day of your class.
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Beginner Wheel Spinning (One day intensive)
Did you get a new wheel at Rhinebeck? Come learn how to use it at Yarn Farm!
In this one-day intensive for beginners you will obtain a foundation in the basics of spinning wool. Learn about the different types of spinning fibers and get hands on experience in the basics of hand spinning, from fiber preparation, basic draw techniques, plying, through to skeining and finishing. This is also a good option if you learned to spin in the past and need a refresher. Proficiency in spinning will come over time with steady practice after your course.
Bring your own wheel or borrow one from a friend. Make sure your wheel is functional. (Bring it to the shop before class and we can help you check if you’d like, but Jocelyn is not a spinning wheel repair person.)
Approx. four ounces of beginner-friendly spinning fiber is provided and included in the class fee.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: minimum 2, maximum 4 students
Class Fee: $145. This is for approx. four hours of instruction and four ounces of beginner friendly wool for spinning.
You must bring a wheel to class for the session. If you don’t have a wheel or don’t have access to borrow one, Yarn Farm mayhave one spinning wheel available to use in class on a first-come, first-served basis, for a $20 rental fee. Contact us to check availability and reserve.
There will be a short lunch break provided mid-way through the intensive. Lunch is not provided. We have light fare at our bar and we’d be delighted to feed you during your break. A la carte prices for food range from $9-14.
We plan to offer this course every 2-3 months, demand permitting. Email us if you’re interested but can’t make this date!
Interested in buying a new wheel? We are a dealer for Ashford and Schacht! Come by to chat with Jocelyn about wheels and order through us!
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-8pm every Wednesday. Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
Knitting Newbies November Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in November from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Crochet Newbies November Course
Three Fridays in November from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Zip It with Cal Patch!
Welcome Cal Patch!
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to sew, or just need a refresher to get back in the saddle again, this is the class for you. And if the word “zipper” intimidates you, you’ll see that’s they’re not difficult at all! Cal lead you through the basics of stitching on a machine, and make some simple (or more complex if you like) zipper pouches, which are infinitely useful and make fantastic gifts. Boxed corners, piecing fabrics, appliques, decorative trims and machine embroidery are all techniques we can play with, so bring a playful attitude and some colorful scraps and we’ll see what happens!
Skill level required: Beginner to Beginner Plus. No skills required, but if you have some skills, you can add some more advanced features to your project.
Please bring:
· Sewing machine
· Zipper foot for your machine
· 2 or more fat quarters or other small pieces of quilting cotton or similar medium-weight woven fabric
· Nylon zipper, 7” or longer
· All-purpose thread
· Basic sewing kit: Scissors, ruler, tape measure, pins + pincushion, seam ripper, chalk (or other marking tool)
· Optional: Decorative trims
Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric and zippers available for purchase if needed!
Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Knitting Newbies November Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in November from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Crochet Newbies November Course
Three Fridays in November from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Sashiko Stitching
Sashiko, a Japanese form of embroidery well over a hundred years old, has exploded in popularity lately! Unsurprising as it’s both beautiful and functional.
The foundation of sashiko is the rhythm of stitching, using a special plate thimble made of metal. In this class Jocelyn will share how to use this thimble and an overview of sashiko as taught by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)
Class plan: 2 to 2 ½ hours of active teaching followed by time for in-shop practice stitching and support.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $65 and materials fee $20, or a total cost of $85.
Materials provided: metal plate thimble, one skein (20 meters) of sashiko embroidery floss, one sashiko needle, and one 100% cotton or linen fat quarter.
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Knitting Newbies November Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in November from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Crochet Newbies November Course
Three Fridays in November from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Beyond Sashiko Stitching – Sashiko Part 2
Welcome back sashiko stitchers! This is Part 2 of our sashiko series. To register you must have already taken Sashiko Stitching at Yarn Farm Kingston and learned how to use a palm thimble. If you register without having taken the first class, Sashiko Stitching, you may use your credit to sign up for that class first on a future date that it is offered, take the value in store credit, or get a refund less processing fees charged to us by our payments processor Square.
In this two-hour follow up class, we will go beyond the technical use of the palm thimble and venture into using various sashiko patterns (through cloth carbon paper, chalk pencils, stencils, rulers and more) and how to use sashiko to strengthen, mend and embellish your fabric.
Jocelyn will share these techniques as taught to her by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)
Your materials fee will cover all the essential materials and tools for class (and reflects 10% off) and are yours to keep. The kit will *not* include a sashiko needle and thimble; bring these from your first class or buy them at Yarn Farm as needed.
You may shop for additional sashiko materials and tools the day of class and use a 10% discount. (Yay!)
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $50 and materials fee $50, or a total cost of $100.
Materials provided: piece of carbon paper, chalk pencil, 100% cotton sashiko fabric (two types of Japanese fabric, each a fat quarter), pins, printed copies of sashiko designs, plastic sheet for use with carbon paper, ruler with cut out circles/templates, large skein (145 meters) of bright white sashiko thread. Note due to sourcing constraints the exact materials are subject to change slightly; however, the materials kit value will be at least $50 and you will get everything you need to learn the techniques in the class and design more after that!
Bring with you: sashiko needle(s) and palm thimble (or buy at Yarn Farm Kingston), garments with holes for mending or items for embellishing.
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Small Business Saturday - Shop Local!
Shop small, local and happy at Yarn Farm Kingston on Small Business Saturday! Get your holiday gifts and have a drink and nibble at our bar!
Thank you Yarn Farm Friends - we love you!
Jocelyn + Todd and the Yarn Farm team
Rhinebeck Haul Show & Tell Knit Night
Wed Oct. 22 let’s do Show and Tell of our Rhinebeck haul, however big or small we’d love to see it!
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-8pm every Wednesday. Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
Welcome Laine, one more time!
If you’re like us, you never want Sheep & Wool weekend to end! Join us for a relaxed post-festival gathering at Yarn Farm Kingston. We’re thrilled to welcome back Jonna Helin and the Laine Team — perfect if you missed them on Saturday night, or if you just can’t get enough of our Finnish friends!
Laine will be sharing beautiful samples made with Laine x Novita, a brand-new yarn line designed by Jonna. Browse the collection, get ideas for your own sweater project, and let us help you find the perfect yarn to cast on.
Weather permitting, you can unwind from the weekend on our Kingston Waterfront sidewalk café — enjoy a little nibble, start your new project, and soak in the cozy post-festival atmosphere.
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Andrea and Norah Gaughan KAL Meetup!
Stop by to say Hello to Andrea and Norah Gaughan!
Are you participating in the Gaughan-Along KAL? Did you test knit Réalta or Morahan? Would you like to see Andrea and Norah and their new designs in person? Please come on by and say Hello.
Andrea and Norah have been exploring a question that's been nagging them both – are they related? They met, compared family trees and decided to have fun with it, dreaming up the Gaughan-Along. They each designed a sweater with shared origins and steeped in Irish heritage, all resulting in two new and unique designs.
Andrea's Website https://www.andreagaughanknits.com/
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Instagram @andrea.gaughan.knits
https://www.youtube.com/@andreagaughanknits
Réalta on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/realta-pullover
Norah's Website https://norahgaughan.net/ Join Norah’s mailing list there!
Instagram @norahgn
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NorahGaughan
Morahan on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morahan
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Welcome Laine!
Yarn Farm is excited to welcome Jonna Helin and the Laine Publishing Team for a night of Finnish-inspired fun!
Join us for a special Saturday evening as Laine presents new knitwear designs made with their brand-new signature yarn, Laine x Novita. Yarn Farm will have the full collection available — the perfect chance to start planning your next project! Looking for inspiration for your own sweater? The Laine Team will be on hand with tips and suggestions.
Of course, Saturday night wouldn’t be Saturday night without our wine bar: enjoy local craft beer, wine, hard cider, sodas, teas, mocktails, and tasty nibbles. In honour of our Finnish guests, we’ll also be serving the famous Long Drink!
Schedule for the evening
6:30 pm Shop the new Laine x Novita yarns with the Laine Team’s expert guidance!
7:00 pm Jonna Helin shares the story behind Laine x Novita, followed by a fun Laine x Novita fashion show
7:30 pm Shopping continues!
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
The Little Wolf Knits Pop Up!
Briana is the founder and owner of thelittlewolfknits, an independent dyed-yarn, fiber, and notion company in Bethlehem, PA.
A psychologist by day, but a knitter by heart, she finds joy in connecting with others through their love of color and fiber arts, and encouraging others to create items that make them feel and look good.
You can find her on instagram or youtube as @thelittlewolfknits or find her knitting around the Lehigh Valley.
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Barn Yarn Pop Up!
Linda DiLapo, the maker behind Barn Yarn, is bringing a brand-new collection of hand-dyed yarns to Yarn Farm’s Sheep and Wool Week!
Inspired by the season and the charm of Kingston, the lineup features fresh colorways on three bases: fingering sock, cozy worsted, and soft, airy suri alpaca.
Each skein is packed with color, ready to spark inspiration for your next knit or crochet project.
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Knit Night Rhinebeck Sweater Finishing Party
Knit Night aka Rhinebeck Sweater Finishing Party. Come by for our weekly knit night. Bring a project. Come hungry! Have a drink and nibble!
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-9pm this Wednesday of Sheep & Wool week!! Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Free raffle!
What’s sad about the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival aka Rhinebeck?
When it’s over!
Our solution to sustain the joy a bit longer is to hold a week-long raffle! We’ve reached out to our treasured makers and yarn company partners and have received a joyful batch of prizes to raffle off! (Thank you sponsors!!!)
Come by our yarn shop and wine bar. We will be giving out one raffle ticket per person per day, no purchase necessary, from Oct 15-20. And you’ll get another raffle ticket for making a purchase!
We’ll draw and contact the winners of our raffle beginning Wednesday evening 10/22. We’ll pick a winner each day or two in the days after the S&W Festival weekend through the end of October. Maybe one of the winners will be you!
Local? Come by to pick up your prize when you can!
Visiting? We’ll ship it to you! (Free in the continental US.)
This event is part of the happiest time on earth - our week of free and fun programming during Sheep and Wool Week at Yarn Farm Kingston and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
REGRETS CANCELLED - English Paper Piecing Course with Nica
Regrets cancelled, did not meet class size min.
Two Sundays in Oct from 11am-12:30pm
In this two-session course (each session is ninety minutes long) you’ll learn the basics of EPP: shapes and materials, glue and stitch basting, and assembling a project. You’ll sew together seven hexagons into a fleurette and then you can choose to stitch this into a pincushion or onto a garment of your own.
Course fee of $100 includes seven pre-cut hexagons in Liberty of London floral prints, fabric for making the pincushion, paper templates, Tulip #10 needle and 80 wt Aurifil thread.
Teacher: Nica Lalli
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 6 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group, choosing an appropriate fiber craft.
Weaving Newbies October Course
Three Thursdays in Oct from 5:15-6:15 (10/2, 10/9, 10/23; class does not meet on 10/16)
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom including plain weave, weaving with multiple colors, adding texture, warping a loom, and planning and executing your own simple design. You will receive a small loom and a supply of wool in the first class and you will use this loom for the length of the course.
Course fee of $100 includes a small loom that you can borrow and take home with you for the full length of the course, a small supply of starter wool, a spool of cotton warp, a weaving needle and a tapestry needle. Should you wish to purchase a loom at the end of your course you will have 15% off your loom purchase.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. Thiscourse is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. Weaving is a great option for kids!
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-8pm every Wednesday. Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
REGRETS CANCELLED - English Paper Piecing Course with Nica
Regrets cancelled, did not meet class size min.
Two Sundays in Oct from 11am-12:30pm
In this two-session course (each session is ninety minutes long) you’ll learn the basics of EPP: shapes and materials, glue and stitch basting, and assembling a project. You’ll sew together seven hexagons into a fleurette and then you can choose to stitch this into a pincushion or onto a garment of your own.
Course fee of $100 includes seven pre-cut hexagons in Liberty of London floral prints, fabric for making the pincushion, paper templates, Tulip #10 needle and 80 wt Aurifil thread.
Teacher: Nica Lalli
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 6 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group, choosing an appropriate fiber craft.
Weaving Newbies October Course
Three Thursdays in Oct from 5:15-6:15 (10/2, 10/9, 10/23; class does not meet on 10/16)
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom including plain weave, weaving with multiple colors, adding texture, warping a loom, and planning and executing your own simple design. You will receive a small loom and a supply of wool in the first class and you will use this loom for the length of the course.
Course fee of $100 includes a small loom that you can borrow and take home with you for the full length of the course, a small supply of starter wool, a spool of cotton warp, a weaving needle and a tapestry needle. Should you wish to purchase a loom at the end of your course you will have 15% off your loom purchase.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. Thiscourse is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. Weaving is a great option for kids!
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-8pm every Wednesday. Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
REGRETS CANCELLED - Befriend Your Sewing Machine with Cal Patch
Regrets, did not reach class size minimum.
Welcome Cal Patch!
Do you have a sewing machine in your closet, but have never used it? Or you want to sew, but the last time you stitched anything up was in Home Ec class in 8th grade? If you are looking for a low-commitment class to get acquainted with your machine (or reacquainted with the art of sewing), this is the one for you! In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin, sew a simple seam, and hem edges. You will make either a pillowcase, tote bag, or drawstring pouch. From this start you’ll have a foundation for moving on to all kinds of sewing projects, and your machine may just become your very BEST friend!
NOTE: Cal is not a repair person. Please be sure your machine is in working order; if in doubt, have it serviced. Bring the machine’s manual (most can be downloaded if the original isn’t available).
Bring these supplies:
– sewing machine
– 1/2 yard or more fabric: any basic woven, printed or solid cottons, denim, twill, etc. (Optional: 1 yard ribbon for handles or drawstring, or trims for decoration)
– all-purpose thread to match
– sharp fabric-cutting scissors
– pins and pincushion
– seam ripper
– tailor’s chalk/wax
– ruler
Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric available for purchase if needed!
Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
REGRETS CANCELLED - Beyond Sashiko Stitching – Sashiko Part 2
Regrets, cancelled (did not meet class size min). But not to worry, we’ll offer this class again in the future so you’ll have another opportunity. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.
Welcome back sashiko stitchers! This is Part 2 of our sashiko series. To register you must have already taken Sashiko Stitching at Yarn Farm Kingston and learned how to use a palm thimble. If you register without having taken the first class, Sashiko Stitching, you may use your credit to sign up for that class first on a future date that it is offered, take the value in store credit, or get a refund less processing fees charged to us by our payments processor Square.
In this two-hour follow up class, we will go beyond the technical use of the palm thimble and venture into using various sashiko patterns (through cloth carbon paper, chalk pencils, stencils, rulers and more) and how to use sashiko to strengthen, mend and embellish your fabric.
Jocelyn will share these techniques as taught to her by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)
Your materials fee will cover all the essential materials and tools for class (and reflects 10% off) and are yours to keep. The kit will *not* include a sashiko needle and thimble; bring these from your first class or buy them at Yarn Farm as needed.
You may shop for additional sashiko materials and tools the day of class and use a 10% discount. (Yay!)
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $50 and materials fee $50, or a total cost of $100.
Materials provided: piece of carbon paper, chalk pencil, 100% cotton sashiko fabric (two types of Japanese fabric, each a fat quarter), pins, printed copies of sashiko designs, plastic sheet for use with carbon paper, ruler with cut out circles/templates, large skein (145 meters) of bright white sashiko thread. Note due to sourcing constraints the exact materials are subject to change slightly; however, the materials kit value will be at least $50 and you will get everything you need to learn the techniques in the class and design more after that!
Bring with you: sashiko needle(s) and palm thimble (or buy at Yarn Farm Kingston), garments with holes for mending or items for embellishing.
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Crochet Newbies September Course
Three Fridays in Sept from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
REGRETS CANCELLED - Beyond Beginner Knitting September Course
Regrets cancelled, did not meet class size minimum.
Three Thursdays in Sept from 6:45-7:45
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll build on what you learned in the beginner knitting class or course you’ve previously taken. It is geared towards new knitters who can cast on, knit and purl, and bind off independently, but who do not know how to read or follow a pattern. We will not review the basics (cast on, knit, purl, bind off) so please be sure you know how to do these things before signing up. As well, if you are very comfortably knitting beyond the basics already, this class is not for you. Consider one of our project-based classes that we will also have at the shop targeting advanced beginner/intermediate knitters.
In this Beyond Beginner Knitting Course you’ll learn how to read and follow a simple pattern and how to fix common mistakes. You’ll experiment with knitting different kinds of yarn and using different knitting tools.
Course fee of $100 includes 1 skein of 100% merino wool and 1 set of knitters tools (cable needle, stitch holder, tapestry needles, stitch markers, row counter, handi-tool and Knit Chek). It does not include knitting needles. Please bring a pair of knitting needles suitable for medium-weight yarn (sizes 7, 8 or 9), either straight points or circular.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knitting Newbies September Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in Sept from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-9pm every Wednesday (summer hours extended until end of Sept!). Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
Sashiko Stitching
Sashiko, a Japanese form of embroidery well over a hundred years old, has exploded in popularity lately! Unsurprising as it’s both beautiful and functional.
The foundation of sashiko is the rhythm of stitching, using a special plate thimble made of metal. In this class Jocelyn will share how to use this thimble and an overview of sashiko as taught by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)
Class plan: 2 to 2 ½ hours of active teaching followed by time for in-shop practice stitching and support.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $65 and materials fee $20, or a total cost of $85.
Materials provided: metal plate thimble, one skein (20 meters) of sashiko embroidery floss, one sashiko needle, and one 100% cotton or linen fat quarter.
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.
Crochet Newbies September Course
Three Fridays in Sept from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
REGRETS CANCELLED - Beyond Beginner Knitting September Course
Regrets cancelled, did not meet class size minimum.
Three Thursdays in Sept from 6:45-7:45
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll build on what you learned in the beginner knitting class or course you’ve previously taken. It is geared towards new knitters who can cast on, knit and purl, and bind off independently, but who do not know how to read or follow a pattern. We will not review the basics (cast on, knit, purl, bind off) so please be sure you know how to do these things before signing up. As well, if you are very comfortably knitting beyond the basics already, this class is not for you. Consider one of our project-based classes that we will also have at the shop targeting advanced beginner/intermediate knitters.
In this Beyond Beginner Knitting Course you’ll learn how to read and follow a simple pattern and how to fix common mistakes. You’ll experiment with knitting different kinds of yarn and using different knitting tools.
Course fee of $100 includes 1 skein of 100% merino wool and 1 set of knitters tools (cable needle, stitch holder, tapestry needles, stitch markers, row counter, handi-tool and Knit Chek). It does not include knitting needles. Please bring a pair of knitting needles suitable for medium-weight yarn (sizes 7, 8 or 9), either straight points or circular.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knitting Newbies September Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in Sept from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-9pm every Wednesday (summer hours extended until end of Sept!). Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
Crochet Newbies September Course
Three Fridays in Sept from 5:30-6:30
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn these essentials: chain, single/double/treble crochet, and seaming, and in doing so make your choice of phone case or notions pouch.
Course fee of $100 includes one beginner crochet kit (5 metal crochet hooks, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter and stitch markers) and a few mini balls of yarn to start you off (100% cotton).
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
REGRETS CANCELLED - Beyond Beginner Knitting September Course
Regrets cancelled, did not meet class size minimum.
Three Thursdays in Sept from 6:45-7:45
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll build on what you learned in the beginner knitting class or course you’ve previously taken. It is geared towards new knitters who can cast on, knit and purl, and bind off independently, but who do not know how to read or follow a pattern. We will not review the basics (cast on, knit, purl, bind off) so please be sure you know how to do these things before signing up. As well, if you are very comfortably knitting beyond the basics already, this class is not for you. Consider one of our project-based classes that we will also have at the shop targeting advanced beginner/intermediate knitters.
In this Beyond Beginner Knitting Course you’ll learn how to read and follow a simple pattern and how to fix common mistakes. You’ll experiment with knitting different kinds of yarn and using different knitting tools.
Course fee of $100 includes 1 skein of 100% merino wool and 1 set of knitters tools (cable needle, stitch holder, tapestry needles, stitch markers, row counter, handi-tool and Knit Chek). It does not include knitting needles. Please bring a pair of knitting needles suitable for medium-weight yarn (sizes 7, 8 or 9), either straight points or circular.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knitting Newbies September Course
Knitting Newbies
Three Thursdays in Sept from 5:15-6:15
In this three-session course (each session is one hour long) you’ll learn how to cast on, knit and purl, make garter, stockinette and rib stitch fabric, seam and bind off and in doing so make your choice of wrist warmers, a cowl or a set of stitch swatches.
Course fee of $100 includes one pair of wooden needles and 1 skein of 100% merino wool.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.
Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 4 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here. This course is intended for adults. If your child is interested in learning we welcome you to organize a group of 2-4 kids and talk to us about scheduling a class for your small group. The minimum recommended age for kids to start learning to knit or crochet is around 8 years old but this can vary by child.
Knit Night
Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…
5-9pm every Wednesday (summer hours extended until end of Sept!). Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!
Can’t wait to see you!
Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd
CLOSED for R&R
We’ll be closed Tue, Sep 2 thru Tue, Sep 9 for R&R before our Fall Season starts in earnest. (Can you say, “WE LOVE SWEATER WEATHER?!”)
See you again for shopping and noshing and Knit Night when we reopen on Wed, Sep 10.
We love our Yarn Farm Friends!
- Jocelyn + Todd