Colorwork Christmas Stocking Class

‘Tis the Season!  Come learn how to do stranded knitting while making a beautiful colorwork Christmas stocking. Students should have good mastery of basic knits and purls. Circular knitting knowledge will help, but is not mandatory for the class.

Students will need to bring Aran weight (heavy worsted) yarn in two colors. 270 yds of Main Color, and 140 of Contrasting color. Needles: circular size 10 at least 32” long (we will be using the magic loop method of circular knitting).

We will learn stranded knitting techniques, and how to knit a Latvian braid.  Magic Loop circular knitting will also be introduced!  Come learn some Next Step techniques with us while making a beautiful Christmas stocking for someone you love—- or yourself!! Come learn with us! Ages 13+

Note: The first class is in the Health and Sciences Building. The remaining classes will be in the Borra Learning Center.

A Petoskey native, Kelly Shively was born and raised on a farm east of town. Growing up with a knitting mother, she was introduced to the craft at an early age. It didn’t take. Later in life, when she became the mother of three lovely little girls, she picked up the needles again, and this time it was a success. Now a knitter and spinner of 30+ years, she finds great peace and fulfillment in these crafts. She loves to teach, and feels like teaching helps keep her own excitement and love of these crafts refreshed. Kelly has taught many northern Michigan women (and men!) to knit and spin, and hopes to continue doing so. Her philosophy tends more toward relaxation and enjoyment, rather than a black and white Strict Rules philosophy. “There are a lot of ways of doing this,” she’ll often say. “Find the way that fits you and brings you joy, and stick with it."