Posted August 22, 2026
knitting and/or crochet instructor & retail sales associate
STITCH HAVEN LLC
Westport, CT, US
Full Time
17USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
About the Role:
Stitch Haven LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Knitting Instructor and sales person to join our creative team in Westport, CT! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of fiber arts with students of all skill levels in a warm, welcoming environment. If you live and breathe yarn, needles, and all things knitting, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
Stitch Haven LLC is Westport, CT's beloved destination for knitters & crochet enthusiasts of all kinds. Our customers keep coming back for our curated yarn selection, expert guidance, and the sense of community we've built one stitch at a time. Our team is made up of passionate creatives who love what they do — and it shows in every sale, every class, every project, and every smile we inspire.
- Employee discounts
About the Role:
Stitch Haven LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Knitting Instructor and sales person to join our creative team in Westport, CT! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of fiber arts with students of all skill levels in a warm, welcoming environment. If you live and breathe yarn, needles, and all things knitting, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach knitting classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students
- Develop engaging lesson plans and project-based curriculum tailored to varying skill levels
- Demonstrate knitting techniques including casting on, binding off, increases, decreases, and pattern reading
- Provide individualized instruction and troubleshooting support to students during class
- Maintain an inspiring classroom environment
- Assist students and customers in selecting appropriate yarn, needles, and patterns for their projects
- Stay current on knitting/crocheting trends, techniques, and fiber arts community developments
- Proficient in a wide range of knitting techniques including colorwork, lace, cables, and knitting in the round
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or instructional experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient, encouraging teaching style
- Ability to work with students of all ages and experience levels
- Familiarity with knitting patterns, yarn weights, and fiber types
- Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic about the fiber arts community
- Availability for daytime, evening, and/or weekend class sessions
Stitch Haven LLC is Westport, CT's beloved destination for knitters & crochet enthusiasts of all kinds. Our customers keep coming back for our curated yarn selection, expert guidance, and the sense of community we've built one stitch at a time. Our team is made up of passionate creatives who love what they do — and it shows in every sale, every class, every project, and every smile we inspire.
