Upcoming Classes
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures! o, come sit and knit for a bit!
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
No need to knit alone, come knit with us! Every Friday is a Free open knit night. Come to the shop to hang out with friends and relax and socialize. Sit and stitch and take a load off. Bring your own beverage or even BYOW! We always have fun. The store is open during this time, so feel free to indulge into yarn therapy. We are here to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. Join in person. See y’all Friday!!!
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
This is a perfect first project to master the fundamental stitches of crochet and build your crochet knowledge. In this four-session class, you will learn crochet terminology, how to read a basic crochet pattern, how to hold your hook and yarn, the chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet stitches. You will be making a scarf to practice these stitches, which develops muscle memory. Plus, you will be taught tips and tricks to keep your crochet stitches straight and looking great.
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
No need to knit alone, come knit with us! Every Friday is a Free open knit night. Come to the shop to hang out with friends and relax and socialize. Sit and stitch and take a load off. Bring your own beverage or even BYOW! We always have fun. The store is open during this time, so feel free to indulge into yarn therapy. We are here to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. Join in person. See y’all Friday!!!
If you admire the beautiful squishy, double thick stitching of two-color brioche knitting but, have found it daunting, then Brioche Boot Camp is for you! This class will focus on practicing the fundamental techniques of Brioche. You will learn how to BRK-brioche knit, BRP-brioche purl, how and when to slide your work, or turn it, and much more. There will be SLST-slipped stitches and YO-Yarn Overs too! We will also explore fixing brioche mistakes. Basic knitting skills are required: Cast on, Knit & Purl and BO bind off. So come join us and demystify the Brioche technique and take your next step that that will make knitting brioche much more attainable. Class will use the book, Brioche Knitting Workshop by Lavanya Patricella as the textbook. We will pick one of the projects in the book and work on that as well as working on swatches.
Many of you have admired the Ocean Moon Shawl on display in the shop. So, if you are ready to wrap yourself in the night sky then come join us and knit your very own Ocean Moon. There are two designs to choose from. One has the phases of the moon, while the other gives you the option to create star constellations. Basic knitting skills are required: Long tail cast on, Knit, and Purl stitches. You will learn the tips and tricks to master intarsia, I-cord edge, eyelets, color work charts & lace pattern charts in this dreamy moon phase design. Alicia will be there to help you through every phase of the moons. If you would like help coordinating your colors, please stop by the shop and we will be happy to help you with color selection. Choose your Ocean colors from the many lines of hand dyed yarns we carry Bad Sheep, Corn Bread & Honey, Mad Tosh, as well as a lovely selection of Malabrigo fingering yarn we have on hand. We also have lots Practically Perfect Fingering mini skeins from Emma’s Yarns you can use in the ocean waves section of this shawl!
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures! o, come sit and knit for a bit!
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
No need to knit alone, come knit with us! Every Friday is a Free open knit night. Come to the shop to hang out with friends and relax and socialize. Sit and stitch and take a load off. Bring your own beverage or even BYOW! We always have fun. The store is open during this time, so feel free to indulge into yarn therapy. We are here to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. Join in person. See y’all Friday!!!
Crochet has it's own language within the English language and this class is the next step to develop confident crochet skills after taking Crochet 101. You've been thinking of buying a crochet pattern, yet one thing stops you, how to read them? If they just don't make sense, well then, this class is for you! In this class you will level up your crochet knowledge allowing you to confidently tackle crochet patterns found in books, magazines or on the website Ravelry.com . In this four-part class you will learn to read a written or charted crochet pattern. Learn the difference between US and UK terminology and crochet symbols. The instructor will be teaching from a pattern by Joanne Scrase called the Humbug Scarf. Basic crochet knowledge required: chaining, single crochet and double crochet. You will learn the puff stitch, and much more!
Want to learn a new craft this year? Learn basic knitting skills in this new & improved four session introduction class. You will learn the basics of knitting including cast on, cast off, the knit stich, and the purl stitch and simple pattern reading. Use these basic stitches to make a beautiful textured scarf. You will also learn to read a simple knitting pattern. Class meets every other week so that you will have time to do homework in-between class meetings. So, get ready, get set, let’s go!
THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE NEW LOCATION!
The Altered Stitch - The NEW ADDRESS
6740 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-980-1234
www.TheAlteredStitch.com
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
No need to knit alone, come knit with us! Every Friday is a Free open knit night. Come to the shop to hang out with friends and relax and socialize. Sit and stitch and take a load off. Bring your own beverage or even BYOW! We always have fun. The store is open during this time, so feel free to indulge into yarn therapy. We are here to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. Join in person. See y’all Friday!!!
Triangles & Cones Lace Shawl is a beautiful, dramatic addition to your wardrobe. Basic crochet skills are necessary: chaining, single crochet, double crochet, half double, & triple crochet. To level up your crochet game you will learn: chainless starting double crochet, chainless starting triple crochet, how to make the cones and triangle motifs & magic circle.
Got UFO’s hanging over your head? No problem, Unfinished Object Knit/Crochet Lab, Class is for those knitters & crocheters who would like to get the help they need to finish their unfinished projects. The instructor is here to help guide you through patterns or techniques that you are having difficulty with. So come on in and get those projects off your needles & hooks so they can be freed up for your next crochet or knitting adventures!
No need to knit alone, come knit with us! Every Friday is a Free open knit night. Come to the shop to hang out with friends and relax and socialize. Sit and stitch and take a load off. Bring your own beverage or even BYOW! We always have fun. The store is open during this time, so feel free to indulge into yarn therapy. We are here to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. Join in person. See y’all Friday!!!

Welcome to the wonderful world of sock knitting. Socks 101 is an excellent opportunity to make friends with DPN’s. You will learn how to knit socks one-at-a-time top down using DPN’s or Magic Loop. The pattern is inclusive of both DK & Fingering sock yarn. However, we suggest beginning with DK yarn and US 3 needles for first time sock knitters, for ease of handling. This class will teach knitting in the round, ribbing, German Twisted cast on, changing colors, the anatomy of the sock and how to knit it, plus the Kitchener stitch. Basic knitting skills are required: Must know how to cast on, knit stitch, & purl stitch. The class is taught in four 2-hour sessions. Please purchase pattern and bring printed pattern to first class meeting.