Baaad Anna's strives for its classes to be accessible and affordable, while also supporting and respecting the work of instructors. We are trying out a 'sliding scale' for the registration fee, and hope that participants will pay based on their own income – thanks!

To register, email info@baaadannas.com or call 604-255-2577

Knitting for Fun - Beginner
when: Mondays, January 18th, 25th, February 1st & 8th
time: 6pm - 7:30pm
cost: $55-$75 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Hilary Jones

This is a beginner knitting class for anyone who has never picked up needles, or for someone who is looking for a beginner refresher. Participants will learn the basics, including casting on, knitting, purling and casting off. The class project will be a cool pair of leg warmers. Minimum 5 participants and maximum 8.

Materials needed: One pair of 6.5mm needles and 2 balls of a chunky weight yarn. Materials can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Starter Sweater Class - Intermediate
when: Saturdays, January 16th, 30th, February 13th & 27th
time: 1-3 pm
cost: $75-$100 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Hilary Jones

This class is for those who want to move their knitting to the next level - no more hats, gloves or scarves - try a sweater! Participants will learn how to knit in the round, read a pattern, increases, decreases and how the construction of a sweater works. Participants should have a good understanding of the basics: knitting, purling and casting on.

Materials needed: 8 – 10 balls of a chunky weight yarn. 6.5mm 24inch circular needle. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's. Please contact the store for your exact yarn requirements (ie. Sweater size)

Socks with Patti - Intermediate
when: Sundays, January 17th, 31st, February 14th
time: 2-4 pm
cost: $55-$75 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Patti Mclaughlin

The basics of sock knitting will be taught over the course of three evening classes. The basics include; mastering knitting on double pointed needles, turning a heel and grafting a toe. Participants must know how to cast on, knit and purl to take this class. Minimum 5 participants and maximum 8.

Materials needed: One set of 2.25mm double pointed needles and one 100g ball of sock yarn. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

First-time Lace - Intermediate
when: Thursday, January 21st, 28th, February 4th & 25th
time: 6:30pm - 8 pm
cost: $60-$80 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Myka Abramson

The hardest thing about knitting lace is deciding to try knitting lace. In this four week, project-based course we will demystify the process of knitting lace. Students will learn the basic stitches and how to put them together, how to read patterns and charts, how to use stitch markers, fix common errors and block and finish their projects. Knowledge of basic knitting skills is recommended. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: size 5mm needles, 170 meters of either dk weight merino/silk blend or 170 meters lace weight yarn, stitch markers.

About the Instructors

Patti Mclaughlin has been knitting for many years and is a strong proponent of the zen of knitting. She has a lengthy waiting list of people vying for her socks.

Hilary Jones believes the practices of knitting and yoga go hand in hand. To her knitting is joy it is expression it is meditation in motion it is therapy. And it is a practice all of her loved ones have benefited from at one time or another (usually in the form of cozy striped socks).

Kirsten Zerbinis is a Port Moody based fiber artist and teacher. She has been knitting for 26 years and encourages all those around her to pick up needles and give it a go. So far, most of her friends and many of her neighbours have submitted to her unending insistence that knitting makes life better, and they really should try it. She is a devotee of Elizabeth Zimmerman, who declared, “Really, all you need to become a good knitter is wool, needles, hands and below-average intelligence. Of course superior intelligence, like yours and mine is an advantage.”   She believes that bravery and a devotion to experimenting will make you a better knitter than any pattern book.

Lara Veerasammy is passionate about crochet and cross-stitching.   She has been crocheting for over 30 years where the 1 st project, under Mom's tutelage, was a yellow daisy made with cotton thread.   Many a childhood afternoon was spent with both mom and “grand” (next to her rocker) with hooks and crochet cotton.   Growing up in a tropical climate, allowed for no other crochet patterns than those lovely doilies, runners, and chair sets.   Being able to make them were the pride of local women.   Since moving to Canada, fibre choices have grown to embrace warmer fibres and the wearable projects that compliment them. Recent years has seen a complete focus on wearables.   Lara does not knit.