Getting Help with Projects

One of the best things about being part of a local yarn shop community is the ability to get help with your projects. At Green Mountain Yarn & Fiber there are several avenues for getting help, depending on a few factors.

Option 1: When you have a question that Amanda or Stephanie can answer from behind the counter in just a couple of minutes, they will be happy to provide answers. This type of help is free to all customers who purchase yarn in our shop, and is provided without an appointment as long as the shop isn't busy. So, you might have to wait a few minutes or endure an interruption.

Option 2: You can book a private lesson. This requires that you schedule in advance, as the shop is generally only staffed by one person. If you are paying for a private lesson, we'd like to give you our full attention and not be distracted by shop business, so we need to schedule a lesson on a day we can both be here. Lessons are scheduled by the hour and the rate is $45/hr.

Option 3: Book a "Lifeline". If you have a problem in your knitting, or you have reached some part of your knitting that has you stumped, you can book a session with one of our instructors. Not sure if you resolved your short rows correctly? Dropped a stitch and don't know how to pick it up? Maybe you can tell you made a mistake but don't know what it was. We can help with all of these things. (The "Fixing Mistakes" class can also help, but one thing at a time...). 

Lifelines are offered in 15 minute increments, generally on weekends (depending on availability). The rate is $15 per 15 minute session, and you can book multiple sessions if necessary, though if you're approaching 45 minutes, you would be better served by a private lesson. If you would like to set up a Lifeline, please email or call the shop to set up a time.

Option 4: Attend Woolgathering on Sundays. Although it's not a guarantee, there are people coming to work on projects in community that possess a range of abilities and experience. There may be someone who can help with a quick question or advice.  Please keep in mind that Woolgathering is for everyone's enjoyment.  People attending are not paid to provide assistance at this time, but are sometimes willing to help.