Pages & Purls: Exploring Special Techniques S2 -IP- Spring/Summer 2026

*This class fulfills the Knitting Elective Requirement for WEKP.

Pages & Purls is a unique class series that blends reading and knitting, inspired by foundational knitting books. Join Malinda Lesko of Alchemy Fiber Mill for a part book club, part hands-on workshop experience, featuring guided discussion, practical knitting, and takeaways you can use beyond the classroom. Each session explores a different book—no two classes are the same.

In this installment of Pages & Purls, we’ll explore the Special Techniques chapter of Barbara Walker’s classic Learn to Knit Afghan Book. Don’t worry, we’re not knitting a full blanket! Through guided discussion and hands-on knitting, we’ll examine Walker’s clear, influential teaching style while practicing techniques that add structure, texture, and interest to knitted fabric. This class blends book-club conversation with skill-building swatches or blocks and offers insight into why Walker’s explanations remain so effective decades later. You just might be inspired to knit the full Afghan after all.

For the comfort and safety of our students and teachers, students may be asked to wear a mask during in person classes and workshops, and masks are available upon request.

Format: In-Person

Prerequisite: Knitting II, or equivalent.
Materials Required:

Learn-To-Knit Afghan Book by

Barbara G. Walker

Yarn:

3 skeins worsted weight yarn (choose 2-3 different colors)

Needles:

US 6 (4mm) circular needle 16”,

one set of double-pointed needles in the same size

NOTE: 10” or longer straight needles may also be used for some of the blocks but you will still need circular and double-pointed as well.

Your knitting tool kit

When possible, please buy your materials from WEBS.

Cancellation Policy: For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is cancelled by WEBS, or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.

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