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    The altered requirements for the class posted after the class was closed.
    Rachel R.

    I was super excited to see a granny square class being offered at Knits and Pieces! I haven't seen one offered anywhere else even remotely near Baltimore. It was two 90 minute classes, a week apart, working on squares out of A Modern Guide to Granny Squares in the store before it opened to customers. I was a little nervous because the syllabus the instructor sent us said it was three classes, two weeks apart. When we arrived she apologized for that and said she'd tweak it to work by dropping one of the squares. I had ordered yarn for the class online to pick up at the class (we were required to buy our yarn from the store) and oddly they left two skeins out of my order but luckily I noticed before I left and they had them in stock. We were also supposed to buy the book from them but I already owned it and they said that was fine. For the first class we started a plain granny square and got to about the third round (out of eight) when the class ended. We were told to finish that square and complete a second, different solid square for homework. While at the class, some of the attendees (who I realized in the second class were all friends and in a knitting guild with the instructor) suggested that instead of tapestry square the instructor picked out, we should do a similarly rated but more complex square instead that used several new techniques. I said that I was worried it would be too complicated since we hadn't even finished the first simple square but was assured we could complete it during the next class. At the start of the next class I mentioned again that I thought the square was too complex for such a short class but was told we should have received an email telling us to also start the more complex square. I, along with another woman who was not in their guild did not receive an email. That was odd, especially since I had emailed with the instructor before class so I know she had my correct email, but we mostly caught up. By the end of the class no one had moved on past the center lemon (or in my case, lime) section detail so it didn't really matter who started at home. We were all very far from completing the square and the next sections included needing to know a lot of new skills. At the end of the 90 minutes the instructor asked if we'd like to meet again for a third time and finish the square. We all thought it sounded good and re-shared our contact info. I bought more yarn to finish the square in coordinating colors since the colors I initially bought didn't work well. The next day I got a text saying we would have a third class learn the skills to complete the square we started but we had to pay more money for it. I was shocked. I thought she was offering the third class because we didn't finish any square in class, didn't learn any finishing techiques or learn tapestry like the syllabus said or intarsia like the citrus pattern called for. I thought we were being understanding and they were being professional by offering to come in for a third unscheduled week to finish the class. We all should have been able to finish at least one square in class and learn all of the skills we were told multiple times we would learn. This wasn't a casual fiber arts meet up. I think the time could have worked if we did a simpler square for the second square and the requirements on the site included knowing how to make a magic circle so we didn't have to spend time learning that on the first class. Keeping that in mind, this next part is really weird. When writing this up I noticed that the requirements for the class when I signed up were different than they are on the site now even though the class has ended. I screenshotted them for my reference back when I paid in mid-May so I know I'm not imagining things! How bizarre is it to change the requirements after the class was posted and occurred? I know I was the last person to sign up for the class because my husband wanted to attend but there was only one slot left and we decided I'd take it. Why change the requirements after the class was full and possibly over (I remember checking before the first class about the hook size and didn't notice a change) and no new sessions are scheduled? I knew these skills coming in but no one else seemed to and why would they? They weren't required when they paid. I would have paid more for a three week class from the start but I'm not paying more money to learn skills I was told we'd learn but didn't through no fault of my own. We didn't accomplish all of the stated goals of the listing, the syllabus or what was told to us the first day in class. This was super disappointing. The store is cute but take a class with extreme caution and low expectations.

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    Stopped here last week and was impressed with the high quality yarn, knowledgeable owner and great ideas of projects to try. I learned a new cast on technique and have already finished one of the 3 projects! Discovered I needed another skein and called to order. No problem. Can't wait to go back!

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    Nice shop with an extensive selection of yarns however the staff could be more welcoming.

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    7 years ago

    Wonder yarn shop and helpful staff. They had everything I needed and even more that I didn't need but surly wanted

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    Great store. Kind, educated staff. Huge choice of yarns. Classes offered. Great atmosphere.

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    What a great way LYS! Wish it was in my hometown. Cozy with lots of yarns and ideas and notions. Very friendly owner.

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