Wintertime is a great time for learning or refreshing knitting or needle tatting skills through the City of O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation programs.

Beginning Knitting – Refresh knitting skills or learn how to knit from scratch in this two-session class, which will be held at the Renaud Spirit Center from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting February 10.

Progress at your own speed in learning skills such as casting-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and binding-off, and get tips and valuable pointers for knitting a dishcloth or washcloth. Bring one pair of size 10 knitting needles and one skein of 100% cotton yard to class. The cost is $20 for O’Fallon residents and $25 for non-residents. Please register by February 3 for this program.

Needle Tatting Extravaganza – This relaxing Chinese art was once restricted to royalty, but today, anyone can use it to embellish and update fashions and decor. Learn all you need to know in two easy classes, which will be held at the Renaud Spirit Center from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning February 24. The cost is $20 for O’Fallon residents and $25 for non-residents. Registration for this program ends February 17.