$95 for whole MAL, $50 for this class

April 18, 10:30 am. All Saturday classes are advanced beginner, which means already knowing basic knowledge of the craft (casting on, knitting, and purling).

Sun Dragon Make-a-longs are a community event: near or far, we are enjoying the feeling of knowing others are knitting or crocheting the same thing or style! Our make-a-longs are no mystery, there are no required fees to participate, though this year we have a bundle that buys access into help times and videos, as well as extra entries into our givaways (yes we want to try some this year!). Regardless of if you buy in, you can participate near and far with your own yarn, or yarn from the shop. We are a community near and far that participates for the joy of challenge and camaraderie!

Our Make a Longs in 2026 are a spin on what we have previously offered. As before, you can participate from anywhere, and share progress in the Sun Dragon MAL Facebook page, tag us on social media (@sundragonartandfiber , #sundragonMAL, etc) or send us photos for our newsletter!

If you would like to buy into one of the Make A Longs (see schedule below), it is $95 per make-a-long, and here is what you get for that price:

In Shop: Overview Class Saturday April 18, 10:30-12:30

Sit n stitch Fridays, 2-4 pm.

Class alone is $50.

Topics for the 2026 Make-a-longs are a return to favorite classics!

In Quarter 2, April-June, we are making the Papillon (Butterfly) shawl!.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butterfly--papillon

Fees includes instruction only, we can help you pick out the perfect yarn! 10% off supplies for those who have bought into the MAL when requested at checkout.

Please fill our the form below or contact the shop (email rebecca@sundragonartandfiber.com, 828-877-3550) to reserve your spot in the intro session. We will need your name, phone number, and email. Filling out the form does not guarantee you a place in class, we will contact you to confirm.

Supply list:

• Papillon pattern by MarinJa Knits on Ravelry, we can assist you with acquiring it

• fingering weight yarn: approximately 200 grams of the main color, 100 grams of the contrast. If you want to change thickness of yarn or number of colors, we are here to help with our best advice!

• US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, preferably 40” in length (you can start with shorter and transfew if you wish).

• tapestry needle

• stitch markers