Learn to Knit - January 2025
$130.00
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Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.
What you’ll learn:
The Basics & Beyond:
- Cast on
- Knit
- Purl
- Bind off
Fixing Mistakes:
- Tinking (that's "knit" backwards!)
- Frogging
- Picking up a dropped stitch
- Picking up a dropped stitch from several rows down
- Correcting other common mistakes
Gauge:
- The importance of gauge
- How to calculate gauge
- How to adjust gauge
Bonus:
- Reading your stitches
- Reading a pattern
- How to use Ravelry
What you’ll make: A set of four mug rugs to rest your beverage on during future fantastic knitting sessions!
Class meets once weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12:30pm. All materials are included.
Prerequisite skills: None
Instructor: Dedra Clark
Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
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FREE Local Pickup. (Bonus you get to come squish all the yarn in person!)
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