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Remember summer homework? Or more accurately… procrastinating until two days before school started and reading Grapes of Wrath and Crime and Punishment in a panic?
Yeah, this isn’t that.
This summer, we’re inviting you to join our Knitting Hive Summer Homework Challenge a creative, cozy way to stay inspired (and a little silly) all season long.
☀️ How It Works:
Choose 4 categories below and complete one activity from each by September 1.
Ask at the store for the "Summer Homework" and you will receive a card for you to fill up with your completed projects. Bring it back by September 1st.
🎁 Everyone who completes their homework will be entered to win a $150 gift basket!
📚 All participants will receive a button pin, a participation trophy, and an invite to our Awkward Back-to-School Party (yes, with pencils and notebooks).
The party will be September 6th. 5 pm, bring your projects to show!!
📚 Your Summer “Subjects” & Ideas:
🧠 Emotional – For comfort & self-care
We will have emotional support KALs (knit alongs) on these dates:
June st, July 13, August 17th 4-5pm at The Knitting Hive
-Crochet or knit an emotional support animal (we recommend a chicken 🐔)
-Make a comfort object like a pillow or lap blanket
-Knit something while processing a strong emotion and journal about it
-Create a small fidget-friendly item to carry with you
Pattern link examples:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=emotional%20support&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#pc=blanket&query=blanket&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#pc=blanket&query=pillow&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1
🌳 Physical – Get outside & move
Take your WIP outdoors and snap a photo in the wild. We will have Knit Night Outsides on the following nights June 1st, July 20th Sugar House Park 7-9pm
-Knit at the park, on a patio, or on your porch
-Make a fiber accessory for movement (headband, yoga mat strap, etc.)
-Host or join a mini outdoor stitch circle
🌱 Growth – Try something new
-Take a class at the Hive (in-person or virtual!)
-Join our virtual sock class June 9th,July 7th, Aug 6th
-Try a new technique or fiber (like lace, cables, linen, or silk)
-Make your first garment or design a simple pattern
-Create your own Sophie Shawl pattern! Join us for the workshop August 20th
💛 Personal – Just for you
-Finish a WIP that’s been haunting your project bag
-Make yourself a wearable you love shawl, crop top, or cozy socks
-Use that special yarn you’ve been saving for “someday”
-Create something that reflects your identity or intention
🤝 Community – Stitch for others
-Declutter your stash and donate yarn to:
Waldorf School, Open Classroom, Huntsman Cancer Center, Road Home.
-Knit/crochet for a local cause or community project
-Stitch a thank-you gift for someone who’s supported you
- Bring in school supplies to stuff the bus! We will be working with the Salt Lake City school district to help provide school supplies for children.
-Make two gifts to prep for the holidays:
A list of the patterns I’m obsessed with and will begin to knit (and maybe finish)
Felted Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womens-felted-slippers
Pioneer Gloves https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pioneer-gloves
Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black
Ghost Flower Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ghost-flowers-scarf
Warm Fuzzy Scarf https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm--fuzzy-kerchief
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ghost-flowers-scarf
Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and A+ crafting energy all summer long. 💛
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Saturday, May 17th 11 am Ready to learn the art of crochet and make a hat? Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner’s crochet class, where you’ll master the basic stitches and techniques to get started on your crochet journey. Whether you’ve never held a hook before or are looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of creating beautiful, handmade pieces. Prior skills recommended: No prior skills needed. Materials needed (supplies need to be purchased at store): Class Policies: All classes are held in-person at Knitting Hive. Students may be contacted via email before class begins, please check your email for important class info.Details
Dates: July 19, August 2, August 23, September 13
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Come knit (and commiserate!) in good company at our Sweater Support Group, a cozy meetup for knitters tackling garments one stitch at a time.
This session’s featured project is the Stopover Sweater by Mary Jane Mucklestone a fantastic colorwork yoke sweater that's as fun to knit as it is to wear.
This isn’t a formal class it’s a laid-back space for those who already know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. While we won’t follow a set curriculum, we’ll walk through important sweater skills like:
✨ Choosing colors for colorwork
✨ Managing floats and stranded knitting
✨ Tackling fit and finishing
🧶 Come pick out your Lopi yarn in JUNE, we’ll be placing a special order to make sure everyone gets their dream color combo!
Expect laughs, shared frustration over sleeve math, and lots of “I swear I counted right” moments. Let’s knit through it together. 💛
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🧶 Sophie Shawl Class
Join us to knit the famous Sophie Shawl—the effortlessly chic accessory everyone’s talking about! In this class, Kellie will guide you through the classic pattern and also help you add your own personal twist, whether that’s playing with length, texture, or a pop of unexpected color.
Perfect for knitters looking to build their skills and create something uniquely theirs. Come make your new favorite shawl in the company of fellow yarn lovers!
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Description: come and learn the fundamentals of knitting, including cast on, knit, and purl. We will teach you the basics you will need to know to make a hat. While the class is free, supplies must be purchased at Knitting Hive. This class is for ages 14 and up.
Prior skills recommended: No prior skills needed.
Materials needed (supplies need to be purchased at store):
- We will be using a free pattern from Ravelry.com. We will have a pattern printed up for you at the store.
- You can use any bulky weight yarn, 100 yards, U.S. size 10 needles, and U.S. size 10 dpn. Come and ask at Knitting Hive, and we will show exactly what you need.
Class Policies: All classes are held in-person at Knitting Hive. Students may be contacted via email before class begins, please check your email for important class info.
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Always wanted to knit your own socks? Join Karen for this 4-session class (2 hours each) where you’ll learn the step-by-step process of knitting a sock from start to finish. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with your very own hand-knit sock and the skills to make many more!
🧦 No sock experience needed, just be comfortable with casting on, knitting, and purling
🧦 Materials are not included and must be purchased separately
You’ll need:
- 40" circular needles US 1 (2.25mm) or US 1.5 (2.5mm)
- Fingering weight sock yarn (min. 400 yds; superwash wool with 20–25% nylon recommended)
- Stitch markers, small scissors, crochet hook, ruler or tape measure, row counter, paper + pen
Perfect for adventurous beginners ready to take the next step!
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Ready to take your next step as a beginner knitter? Join Keri Samuels for a fun and approachable class where you'll learn to knit a basic headband, perfect for building confidence and practicing your skills. This is a great follow-up to a beginner class or a refresh if you're getting back into knitting.
🧶 Class fee: $50
🧶 Yarn must be purchased at Knitting Hive
No experience beyond casting on and knitting required, Keri will guide you every step of the way!
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Join us for another round of Sweater Support Group, our casual, cozy meet-up for knitters working on the same sweater pattern. This time, we’re making the ever-popular Weekender Sweater by Andrea Mowry, a perfect wardrobe staple with relaxed vibes and clever construction.
This is not a step-by-step class but a supportive space to knit together, troubleshoot, and cheer each other on. You should already know the basics (knit, purl, cast on/off, pick up stitches). We’ll be here to guide you through the process and help with tricky parts as they come up.
Come hang out, get inspired, and finally finish that sweater!
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Knitting Without Pain: Preventing and Managing Repetitive Stress Injuries
Love to knit, but starting to feel the strain? This class is designed to help knitters understand how their bodies work, what causes repetitive stress injuries (RSI), and most importantly how to prevent and manage them so you can keep creating for years to come.
We’ll begin by getting to know one another, then dive into a knitter’s anatomy: hands, arms, spine, eyes even your brain! You’ll learn how posture, fascia, nerves, and muscles all play a role in your knitting practice, and how repetitive movements or static postures can lead to pain and injury.
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Bind Off Bonanza: Tubular, Traditional, Stretchy & I-Cord
Ready to level up your knitting? In this class, you’ll learn four essential bind-off techniques, Tubular, Traditional, Stretchy, and I-Cord, and when to use each one. These finishing touches can completely change the look and feel of your project, and we’re here to help you master them!
🧶 Great for confident beginners and up
🧶 You'll receive an email with materials info after signing up
🧶 Class includes hands-on practice and helpful tips
Finish strong, your projects deserve it!
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Ready to take your knitting skills up a notch? In this two-session class, Kellie will guide you through the Traveler’s Cable Hat—a beautiful, textured hat that’s perfect for cold weather. You’ll learn cable techniques and shaping while working with chunky yarn.
Prerequisite: Must know how to cast on, knit, and purl.
Yarn not included. Please purchase chunky-weight yarn at the shop before class.