the Knitting Room
We will be closed on Saturday October 9th for the Thanksgiving long weekend.
We are back to regular hours!!
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Tuesdays: 12 PM to 6 PM
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Wednesdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
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Thursdays: 2 PM to 8 PM
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Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
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Saturdays: 11 AM to 4 PM
Yarny goodness from the Knitting Room in Calgary!!!
Come in for a visit or register for one of ourclasses and we'll help you unleash the power of your creativity. With a wide selection of products to choose from, a warm relaxing atmosphere and plenty of friendly advice, the Knitting Room will soon become your favorite stop when looking for yarn related information and supplies.
Location and hours
Location:
Unit 308, 3630 Brentwood Road NW
Calgary, AB - Canada
T2L 1K8
We are located INSIDE the Brentwood Village Mall.
Phone: (403) 288-1959
Email: theknittingroom@outlook.com
Store hours:
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Monday: closed
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Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
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Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
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Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
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Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
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Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm (with the exception of long weekends)
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Sundays and holidays: closed
Classes
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned knitter, you're sure to enjoy the cosy relaxed atmosphere of the classes we offer at the Knitting Room.
Our goal is to be flexible and try to accommodate your schedule. It’s very simple: pick your course, click on the link for the course schedule and select all time slots that work for you; pick as many time slots that fit you! We will contact you when we have enough knitters to run your class.
If you don't like our on-line scheduling tool, not a problem: send us an email to theknittingroom@outlook.com.
Classes will resume in September. We have a long waiting list, so we appreciate your patience if you are not called in the next weeks.
Are you considering knitting? Perhaps you’re afraid knitting isn’t for you? Come and attend the Beginners Knitters course to check it out! You’ll learn how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl. These are the basic skills you’ll need to know to knit simple projects. Recommended minimum age: 14 years old.
Cost: $85 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Beginners Knitters
Next Step Knitters
You’ve just completed your Beginner Knitters classes and are wondering what the next step is. We have the right course for you! In these classes you will knit a scarf that is composed of 6 different patterns. You’ll quickly realize how much knitting you’ve mastered.
Cost: $85
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each (materials not included)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Your First Top-Down Sweater
Another great course after you’ve completed our Beginners Knitters classes. As a project, you are going to knit a baby cardigan. You’ll learn how to knit a cardigan from top to bottom such that no sewing is required.
Cost: $85 (material not included)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Knit Your Own Blanket
This is a great class for skills building, highly recommended after you finish the Beginner Knitters. In this class, you will knit one square per week and at the end you will put all squares together and build a nice blanket!
Duration: 12 classes of 1 hour each.
Cost: $5 per class, plus materials (yarn, needles and book)
Schedule is very flexible and we can easily accommodate your availability (during our normal business hours). To register or more information, please send us an email!
Socks, socks, socks!
Knitting socks is so different and fun! If you are keen to learn a different knitting technique with new challenges and required skills, this is the course for you! Sorry but there are some pre-requisites for this course. We highly recommend you have already knitted at least a couple of baby hats (or similar projects) so that you’re familiar with the double pointed knitting needles. If needed, we can share a pattern of a nice baby hat for your practice before you come to these classes. Increasing and decreasing stitches is another required skill. And we have a tremendous selection of sock yarn for your project!
Cost: $65
Duration: 3 classes of 2 hours each (materials not included)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Socks - Magic Loop
This is another exciting technique for knitting socks. Learn how to knit socks with magic loop. Knit two socks at the same time. Find out why toe-up socks are great!
Cost: $65
Duration: 3 classes of 2 hours each (materials not included)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Knitting for kids
We want to entice the next generation of knitters! All kids 8 to 13 years or older are welcome to attend this course.
Cost: $35 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 3 classes of 1 hour each. Please notice that the duration varies depending on the individual progress of each kid. If needed, additional lessons are offered at a cost of $35 per each group of 3 x 1 hour lessons so your child learns how to knit, purl cast on and cast off.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
In these classes, you’ll learn the basics of crochet. A few basic stitches such as a chain, single and double crochet are part of the course.
Cost: $85 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Crochet for Beginners
Crochet Your Own Blanket
This is a great class for skills building, highly recommended after you finish the Crochet for Beginners. In this class, you will crochet one square per week and at the end you will put all squares together and build a nice blanket!
Duration: 12 classes of 1 hour each.
Cost: $5 per class, plus materials (yarn and hook)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Location and hours
Location:
Unit 308, 3630 Brentwood Road NW
Calgary, AB - Canada
T2L 1K8
We are located INSIDE the Brentwood Village Mall.
Email: theknittingroom@outlook.com
Store hours:
-
Monday: closed
-
Tuesday: 12 pm to 6 pm
-
Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
-
Thursday: 2 to 8 pm
-
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
-
Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm (closed on long weekends)
-
Sundays and holidays: closed
Classes
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned knitter, you're sure to enjoy the cosy relaxed atmosphere of the classes we offer at the Knitting Room.
Our goal is to be flexible and try to accommodate your schedule. It’s very simple: pick your course, click on the link for the course schedule and select all time slots that work for you; pick as many time slots that fit you! We will contact you when we have enough knitters to run your class.
If you don't like our on-line scheduling tool, not a problem: send us an email to theknittingroom@outlook.com.
Are you considering knitting? Perhaps you’re afraid knitting isn’t for you? Come and attend the Beginners Knitters course to check it out! You’ll learn how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl. These are the basic skills you’ll need to know to knit simple projects. Recommended minimum age: 14 years old.
Cost: $100 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Beginners Knitters
Next Step Knitters
You’ve just completed your Beginner Knitters classes and are wondering what the next step is. We have the right course for you! In these classes you will knit a scarf that is composed of 6 different patterns. You’ll quickly realize how much knitting you’ve mastered.
Cost: $100
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each (materials not included)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Your First Top-Down Sweater
Another great course after you’ve completed our Beginners Knitters classes. As a project, you are going to knit a baby cardigan. You’ll learn how to knit a cardigan from top to bottom such that no sewing is required.
Cost: $100 (material not included)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact BY EMAIL you to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Knit Your Own Blanket
This is a great class for skills building, highly recommended for intermediate knitters. In this class, you will knit one square per week and at the end you will put all squares together and build a nice blanket!
Duration: 12 classes of 1 hour each.
Cost: $5 per class, plus materials (yarn, needles and book)
Schedule is very flexible and we can easily accommodate your availability (during our normal business hours). To register or more information, please send us an email!
Socks are socks!
Double pointed needles? Magic loop? FlexiFlips? Toe up or top down? Are you confused with all different techniques for knitting socks? We created this special course so you can try all of them! You will knit one foot top down and the other toe up. Also, you will have a chance of trying different types of needles including the new FlexiFlips. Did we mention we have a tremendous selection of sock yarn for your project?
Cost: $150
Duration: 6 classes of 2 hours each (yarn not included, you can borrow our needles if needed)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Knitting for kids
We want to entice the next generation of knitters! All kids 10 to 13 years or older are welcome to attend this course.
Cost: $45 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 3 classes of 1 hour each. Please notice that the duration varies depending on the individual progress of each kid. If needed, additional lessons are offered at a cost of $35 per each group of 3 x 1 hour lessons so your child learns how to knit, purl cast on and cast off.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
In these classes, you’ll learn the basics of crochet. A few basic stitches such as a chain, single and double crochet are part of the course.
Cost: $100 (includes all required materials)
Duration: 4 classes of 2 hours each.
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Crochet for Beginners
Crochet Your Own Blanket
This is a great class for skills building, highly recommended for intermediate crochetters. In this class, you will crochet one square per week and at the end you will put all squares together and build a nice blanket!
Duration: 12 classes of 1 hour each.
Cost: $5 per class, plus materials (yarn and hook)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Fair Isle
Another great course for intermediate knitters that are looking for improving your knitting skills. In this course, you will learn how to knit in the continental knitting style and use different colours at the same time. The final project is a pair of mittens.
Duration: 3 classes of 2 hours each.
Cost: $90 per class (yarn is included, bring your own needles)
Class sizes: There are a minimum and maximum number of participants for this course.
Click here for the schedule. We will contact you BY EMAIL to confirm the start date of your classes.
If you have a question, please email us at theknittingroom@outlook.com. Please do not use the comment section of the Doodle page for questions because we will not be able to reply if you do not leave your contact information.
Links
Other links of interest:
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Ravelry - social networking for knitters
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Canadian Living - free patterns
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Vogue Knitting Magazine - interesting articles, free patterns
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Knitting Help - free knitting patterns, videos and more
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Knitting on the Net - free patterns in addition to a stitch dictionary to assist and inspire those wishing to create their own
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Knitty - online knittting magazine
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All Free Knitting - free patterns, tutorials
