Whether you’ve never held a knitting needle or you’ve fashioned plenty of garments, the Old Orcutt Yarnery has a spot for you. Seats go quickly for trainings, but the shop released a docket filled with opportunities through the fall.
On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the help desk is open. Owner Lisa Long and her team are available to assist with starting a project, reading patterns, amending mistakes, and everything in between. Pay $20 and drop in between 1 and 2:30 p.m. for a casual work session.
Wool gatherings are held on Fridays starting at 10 a.m. and noon on Sundays. The informal meetup doesn’t provide any instruction but offers a comfy place to work on a project with other knitters and crocheters.
June is the month of socks. Intermediate knitters will learn the magic loop method to make a pair of cuff-down socks. The $90 series includes lessons from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on June 6, 13, and 20.
Registration is open for the yarn shop’s weekend retreat from Sept. 18 to 20. The trip includes meals, snacks, workshops, a winery excursion, and all knitting materials. Lodging isn’t provided. A $200 deposit is refundable until July 1.
To sign up for classes and learn more about The Old Orcutt Yarnery, visit oldorcuttyarnery.com. The shop is located at 350 E. Clark Ave. in Orcutt. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
This article appears in April 30 – May 7, 2026.