No Yarn Left Behind
with
Keith Leonard
Class price:
$75
Session(s) per class:
1
Creating Art with Linen Stitch
Turn your leftover skeins into something truly beautiful in this soothing, technique-rich class. Using fingering weight yarn scraps, we’ll explore how to create stunning, artful pieces by fading and alternating two to three colors at a time—no rules, just flow. You’ll learn how to blend colors with intention, incorporate a variety of skeins seamlessly, and finish with a braided fringe that eliminates the need to weave in tails (yes, really!). Along the way, we’ll cover easy-to-remember tricks for fixing common mistakes!
The swatch you create in class will serve as both a creative exercise and a gauge swatch—perfect for launching into a full-sized project like a shawl or scarf. Keith will share inspiring pattern ideas during class to help you visualize the possibilities. This class is designed to be therapeutic and creatively freeing while still sharpening your skills.
Note: The recording of this class will be available to registered students for two weeks after the class session. If you do not wish to have access to the recording, use Coupon Code LIVECLASS at checkout for $15 off the price of the class.
Dates & Times
Next Available Class:
October 14, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Class Information
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Required Materials
• Minimum of 4 colors of fingering weight yarn (mix of solids and/or multis) but DO bring all of your fingering scraps/leftovers to class.
• Something heavy (such as a heavy bowl, mug, paperweight or a clipboard (if you have one)
• US 7 needles and an extra pair of size 6, 7, or 8 knitting needles.
• Small Crochet Hook (E, F or G) for Fringe
Homework
With a light-colored fingering weight yarn (a neutral such as cream or silver is ideal but not necessary), cast on 32 stitches with your US 7 needle.
Row 1: (*Knit 1, Slip 1 purl-wise with yarn in front) repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: (*Purl 1, Slip 1 purl-wise with yarn in back) repeat from * to end of row
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for about 1" or so, remembering to bring the working yarn between the needles (not OVER the needle) when moving yarn from front to back and back to front.
Meet Your Teacher
Keith Leonard
Keith Leonard is a knitting instructor and yarn dyer who travels nationwide teaching classes, known for his expertise in knitwear finishing and his engaging presence at events like Vogue Knitting Live.