Portland's oldest yarn shop teaches daily classes in knitting, weaving, crochet, felting and spinning. The huge selection of natural fibers and indie dyers makes it a destination for beginners and pros.
Northwest Wools: Daily Knitting & Crochet Classes is a class open to all levels, held at Northwest Wools in Portland, OR. The price is not publicly listed. The class runs weekly. Schedule: Daily classes including weekends. Check Northwest Wools's site for the latest availability and booking.
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Common Questions About Knitting & Crochet Classes in Portland
These are the questions people most often ask about knitting & crochet classes in Portland — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do yarn stores in Portland teach knitting and crochet to beginners?
Yes — all four shops here teach beginners. Northwest Wools runs daily classes in knitting, weaving, crochet, felting and spinning, and Weird Sisters' Beginning Crochet class assumes zero experience.
How much do knitting and crochet classes cost in Portland?
Most shops set prices per session and list them at the store; expect roughly $25–$45 per session, with yarn purchased separately. Starlight Knitting Society and Seattle-style drop-in help sessions are lower-cost ways to start.
Are materials and yarn included in class prices?
Usually not — the class fee covers teaching and you typically buy your own yarn (the shop will help you pick it). A beginner project's yarn runs about $10–$30.
Can I bring my own project and get help with it?
Yes — Starlight Knitting Society's Knitting and Crochet Help class exists exactly for this, and Fiber Rhythm takes private help by request. Most Portland shops welcome project rescue drop-ins.
Do I need any experience before taking a class in Portland?
None at all. Weird Sisters' class is for true beginners (you make a cotton dishcloth), and Northwest Wools' daily menu starts at the beginning.