Heritage Spinning & Weaving

Social Crafting
2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Come to Heritage with your current project to knit, crochet, spin, etc., with us on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This is purely a social time, no instructor will be available for help.

Knitting Help
2026-05-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Knitting Help – Thursdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.

Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Knitting Help
2026-05-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Knitting Help – Wednesdays, 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Social Crafting
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Come to Heritage with your current project to knit, crochet, spin, etc., with us. This is purely a social time, no instructor will be available for help.

Crochet Help
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Crochet Help – Tuesdays, 3:00 to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to crochet, returning to crochet, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, our staff is here to help you. Granny squares, amigurumi, filet crochet, tapestry crochet, and Tunisian crochet are all within your reach, we will help you! Just want a coach at your elbow as you work? Feel free to be a “regular.”
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Knitting Help
2026-05-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Knitting Help – Tuesdays, 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Private Class 9am - Noon
2026-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Private Class 9am – Noon

Weaving Help
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Weaving Help, Saturdays, from 2pm to 4pm
Have a weaving question that needs answering? How to use a warping board? How to read a draft? How to understand a tie-up schematic? If you have a small, portable loom, bring it in with your questions.
Whether you are new to weaving, returning to weaving, or are working on a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card (good for Weaving Help), which can be purchased in the web store or in person.

Knit a Sweater with Karrie, week 2 of 8
2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
Week 2: Sit & Knit, and join hems.
Homework: Knit the first 5-6 inches from cast on edge.

Learn to Knit, class 1 of 1
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, 5/2/2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This class meets once.
Description: In this class you will learn to knit in a small group. We’ll start with casting on (getting yarn onto the needles), then making the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off. We’ll talk about stitch patterns, yarn choice, finding and reading knitting patterns, ideas for beginner projects and resources if you get stuck.
This class is for anyone brand new to knitting as well as those interested in refreshing their skills. Karrie is a patient and encouraging instructor, which along with the small class size, ensures you can go at your own pace and get all your questions answered.
Ages 12+, students 8-11 may register along with a registered adult.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Nothing, just you! Karrie will provide each student with knitting needles and yarn. Students will have the opportunity to shop after class.
Prerequisite: None
Pre-Class Prep: None
Instructor: Karrie Roever
Maximum: 2 students
Fee: $45.00
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Fair Isle Sweater 2026 via Zoom, class 8 of 8
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:30 | MI
Day/Date/Time: Wednesdays, 8 sessions: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, and 4/29/2025, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm ET. (This class meets via Zoom eight times.)
Description: Would you like to knit a Fair Isle cardigan that fits you AND have it in the colors and design of your own choosing? Then this Zoom class is for you! You will learn how to build a sweater from the ground up and much of what you learn is applicable to future sweaters of all kinds. This class is co-taught by Cherie Cornick, TKGA Master Knitter, and Joan Sheridan. This will be the fourth time they have led groups of knitters through the Fair Isle playground. Both regularly teach Fair Isle knitting locally and nationally and have students with finished sweaters around the US. With them as your guides, the construction will make sense, and the knitting will be a breeze because they inspire confidence. Believe it or not, it is easier to knit a sweater that you design than to knit one from a pattern and try to make it fit you. When you build a pattern for you, you know it will fit. Your pattern starts with the template provided and studied in class. Step by step, row by row, Cherie and Joan will guide you to your very own, one-of-a-kind Fair Isle Cardigan.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting. Must have Stitch Fiddle, Numbers, Google Sheets or Excel apps. Must use Shetland yarn (Spindrift or J&S Jumper weight). Highly recommend that your Zoom connection be via a device with a larger screen than a phone. This class relies on PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded video. You will also need a standard knitting kit including 2.5 to 3 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, stitch markers, sharp scissors and smooth yarn or ribbon for holding stitches. Needles to suit gauge: generally US #1 to US #4 (2.25 to 3.5 mm).
Prerequisite: Advanced beginner knitter or beyond that has successfully completed stranded knitting projects using Shetland yarn.
Pre-Class Prep: Look at pictures of Fair Isle sweaters to see what you like in terms of motifs and colors. Read pages 163-169 and 172-185 in the Starmore book. Knit a stranded swatch using the pattern provided OR one of your choosing that is roughly 50 x 50 stitches using the instructions on the swatch provided. This is an opportunity to test a motif and colors that you may want to use in your sweater. Measure the swatch before and after blocking. Your goal is a swatch that is roughly equal in stitch and row counts. The motif should be square. Use at least two colors, but feel free to color the swatch in any way you choose.
Instructors: Cherie Cornick and Joan Sheridan
Maximum: 18 students
Fee: $295.00

Private Knitting Group
2026-04-27 09:30 - 15:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Private Knitting Group meets today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Rug Hooking Help, class 1 of 1
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, 4/26/2026 from noon to 4:00 pm. This class meets once.
Description: Join us for fun and hooking. Whether you want to start a new pattern or need to refresh an older project we can help. There will be plenty of wools and other supplies available to get motivated, and instruction to get past the tough questions. We can easily solve a problem with a pattern by using color and/or value, or ways to finish your rug. No rug should go unfinished.
Keith Kemmer will help with just about every hooking quandary. He has over 25 years of experience creating wonderful primitive rugs, both large and small.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Please bring your project, hook, frame and wools. A cutter will be available during class.
Pre-Class Prep: none
Instructor: Keith Kemmer
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: $40.00
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Knit a Sweater with Karrie, week 1 of 8
2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Day/Date/Time: Saturdays, April 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm; May 2, June 6, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This class meets eight times.
Let’s knit a sweater together! Caitlin Hunter’s Midsommar Tee is an excellent project for knitters of all levels and will be perfect for warmer weather. Knit from the bottom up, we will practice some fundamental sweater making skills, including: reading a pattern, how yarn selection and gauge swatches help create your perfect fabric, knitting in the round, demystifying short rows, placing stitches on hold, pick up and knit stitches, darning in ends, blocking and anything else that comes up along the way.
Whether this is your first or fiftieth sweater, as long as you can knit and purl, this class is for you. Our weekly meetings and homework assignments will keep you on track. The pattern is included in the price of the class and will be sent to you no later than one week prior to the first class. Please purchase your yarn from Heritage and have it wound before the first class begins.
We will meet on Saturdays for 1.5 hours to learn and knit together. For extra support you are encouraged to take advantage of our social knitting on Tuesday (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm) and Friday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) evenings. Knitting help will also be offered at no cost to participants for the duration of the class on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books:

Yarn purchased from Heritage. We recommend Malabrigo Chunky, Vientos, or Berroco Vintage Chunky. Please contact Karrie for required number of skeins.
32″ or 40” US 10/6.0 mm and US 11/8.0 mm circular needles.
Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, scissors, tapestry needle.
The Midsommar Tee pattern by Caitlin Hunter is included in the price of the class, please let us know if you’d like your copy added to your Ravelry account.

Prerequisite:
Participants should be confident with basic knitting stitches and be able to read a knitting pattern. If you are newer to knitting this is the perfect class for you!
Pre-Class Prep:
Purchase your yarn and, if needed, needles from Heritage. Wind yarn. Think about if you want your sweater to have a crewneck or v-neck and if you’d like it to be sleeveless, short or long sleeves.
Instructor: Karrie Roever
Maximum: 6 students
Fee: $170.00
Week 1: Pattern Overview, Cast on and Discuss hem. Homework: Knit the first 5-6 inches from the cast on edge.

Spinners Breed Study Series Afghan, class 2 of 9
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Day/Date/Time: Saturdays, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 10/10, 11/14 and 12/12/2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This class meets 9 times.
Description: Join us for a 9-month long exploration of different sheep breeds. We will spin samples from 9 different breeds of sheep, highlighting a different breed each month. Students will use their handspun samples to either knit or weave afghan squares to create a final project representing each breed presented in this series. We will be working with natural colored combed top for each breed sample. Classes meet monthly for 3- hour sessions. Class time will be spent primarily spinning samples, creating a control card for each yarn, and planning for afghan square. If the student requires knitting or crochet help with their squares, Knitting and Crochet Help sessions are available at Heritage, and are listed on the shop calendar. A pin loom help class can also be arranged.
Required supplies/equipment/books: Other supplies needed are a 3-ring binder for samples, index cards, and measurement tools, including a scale, ruler, WPI tool, and ply angle tool. (Instructor will bring tools to class to share, but it is helpful to have these for home use.) Optional: Knitting needles and crochet hooks in various sizes and/or a pin loom.
Class fee does not include 4oz. fiber samples, binder pages or handouts. A $30.00 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of each session.
Recommended books for afghan squares: Learn to Knit Afghan Book by Barbara Walker; 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets Throws and Afghans by Jan Eaton; and Pin Loom Squares: Techniques, Instructions And 15 Projects by Jan Harrowe
Recommended reference books (Not required):
The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius
The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius
The Spinner’s Book of Fleece by Beth Smith
Prerequisite: Must have a working traditional or e-wheel. (Drop spindles would also work for this class if preferred by the student.) Students should have basic spinning and plying skills and be able to knit or crochet from a pattern, or weave using a pin loom.
Instructor: Summer Swanwick
Maximum: 6 students
Fee: $400.00, plus $30.00 materials fee due to instructor at each session for 4 oz sample of fiber, handouts and binder pouches.
