Unsure whether fingering is a potato or a yarn? Wondering why you should care about whether a yarn is superwash or not? How do you go about finding a substitute yarn for a pattern? Choosing the right yarn is perhaps the most essential step in ensuring the success of your final project, but it can be tricky to be sure you're making the best decision. Since accessing the recommended yarn for your pattern can be difficult (unavailable in your area, outside of your price range, discontinued, allergies, to name a few reasons), finding a good substitution is an invaluable skill for any crafter.

Suitable for newer to intermediate knitters/crocheters and beyond, this class will go over how to read the clues in the pattern, understand the role of gauge, and how to shop for your yarn along with help from Amelia, Yarns Untangled's owner who can make specific recommendations from the stock available at YU. We’ll also talk about yarn and fiber types, and how they are best used, to help you be a more confident yarn shopper.

All in-store classes take place at 6pm in our Kensington Market shop. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Once we have received your order, we will send you an email to confirm and to go over a bit more information.

Please note that these classes are geared towards adults as children tend to learn at a much different speed. If you have a young friend under the age of 16 who would like to learn, please reach out to us directly to make arrangements.

Cancelation Policy: If you need to miss the class, please give us as much notice as you can. We do not offer refunds for missed classes, but if you give us more than 24 hours notice, we will transfer your registration fee to another class or to store credit.