{"title":"Study Groups","description":"\u003ch4 id=\"study\"\u003eStudy Groups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided Project Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$10 per session or 6-session pass for $50\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Groups are designed for makers who already have foundational skills and would benefit from encouragement, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving while tackling a more advanced project.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a traditional class, the leader isn't teaching from a completed sample or following a formal lesson plan. Instead, they facilitate discussion, help troubleshoot challenges, and guide participants as everyone works through the project together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Study Groups may require specific materials or supplies. When applicable, participants will receive either a materials discount or loyalty points on qualifying purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause seating is limited, registration is required to ensure everyone has a place at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Groups are best if you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready know the basics of your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant support while working through a challenging project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy learning collaboratively with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre comfortable figuring things out together rather than following formal instruction.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"study-group-patty-lyons-workbook-2026","title":"Study Group: Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReady to become a more confident, intentional knitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we work through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook together. Over six sessions, we'll explore the concepts from Patty's bestselling book through swatches, discussion, experimentation, and collaborative problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a traditional class—it's a study group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following a formal lesson plan from an instructor who has completed every exercise, we'll learn alongside one another. Maddie and Michelle will facilitate discussions, help troubleshoot challenges, answer questions, and keep everyone moving forward as we discover why our knitting behaves the way it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you've always wondered why your gauge changes, why certain techniques work better than others, or simply want to become a more thoughtful knitter, this study group provides the time, space, and community to dig deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 sessions total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, August 22 - 1:00-3:00 PM - Kickoff \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, September 12 - 1:00-3:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, September 26 - 1:00-3:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, October 10 - 1:00-3:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, October 24 - 1:00-3:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday, November 14 - 1:00-3:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStandard six-session Study Group pass: $50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you\u003cstrong\u003e bundle the class pass with a copy of the book \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e workbook, you'll receive an automatic $25\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ediscount\u003c\/strong\u003e in your cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebundle both books\u003c\/span\u003e, you'll receive an automatic $30 discount\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration is required so we can reserve your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flaxandfiberyarnco.com\/products\/patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-over-70-sanity-saving-hacks-for-better-knitting\" title=\"Patty Lyons' Book\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flaxandfiberyarnco.com\/products\/patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-over-70-sanity-saving-hacks-for-better-knitting-workbook\" title=\"Patty Lyons' Workbook\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic knitting supplies - scrap yarn should be ok!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomework between sessions (swatches and workbook exercises)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuriosity and a willingness to experiment!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis study group is ideal if you:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready know the basics of knitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to improve your technique—not just finish projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy understanding the \"why\" behind knitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn well through discussion and hands-on practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate encouragement and accountability from other knitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and a class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses focus on structured instruction from an expert who teaches a specific skill or project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy Groups focus on learning together. Your facilitators guide discussion, answer questions, and help troubleshoot, but the emphasis is on exploration, collaboration, and applying concepts from the workbook as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flax \u0026 Fiber Yarn Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46272622166073,"sku":"STDYGRP-PTTYLYN-WRKBK-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5015\/5833\/files\/PattyLyonStudyGroup.jpg?v=1786043452"},{"product_id":"study-group-rebel-knitters","title":"Study Group: Rebel Knitters","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho doesn't love a good cardigan, with soft yarn and a snuggly collar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Michelle on Thursday afternoons as she leads a study group to knit the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREBEL cardigan by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/ankestrick\"\u003eANKESTRiCK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a traditional class—it's a study group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following a formal lesson plan from an instructor who has completed this project before, we'll learn alongside one another. Michelle will facilitate discussions, help troubleshoot challenges, answer questions, and keep everyone moving forward as we work our way through the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 sessions total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday, August 20  1:00-2:30 PM - Kickoff \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday, August 27  1:00-2:30 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday, September 3  1:00-2:30 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThursday, \u003c\/span\u003eSeptember 17 1:00-2:30 PM *tentative, depends on group progress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThursday, \u003c\/span\u003eSeptember 24 1:00-2:30 PM *tentative, depends on group progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday, October 1  1:00-2:30 PM *tentative, depends on group progress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Six-session Study Group pass: $50. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration is required so we can reserve your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTHING FOR THE FIRST MEETING!  August 20th is a project planning meeting, we will review the pattern requirements, talk about measurements and how to determine yardage needed, and which yarns will be a good fit for the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed holding a Sport weight + Lace (Mohair\/silk)= Worsted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut a variety of options could work for this sweater. 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