Intro to Knitting – EF
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Learn essential knitting techniques. You will learn to read a pattern, cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, decrease, increase, and finishing techniques while creating unique textiles. We’ll focus on skill building, creating swatches or a sampler scarf. Patterns will be provided or option to bring your own pattern.
Materials: For the first class please bring the following:
-set of size 8 or 9 circular knitting needle or straight needles*
-one ball of smooth yarn (not textured) worsted weight yarn in a light color (any light color, not navy or black)**
-scissors
-ruler
-tapestry needle
Additional materials:
-set of size 6 or 7 double pointed needles (dpn) and/or circular needle
-straight needles
*I learned to knit on metal straight needles. I now prefer wood because they are lighter, smoother, and quieter. Either will work.
**any wool or acrylic that suits your aesthetic and budget and meets the criteria above will work
Optional materials:
-gauge ruler
-stitch counter
-tote bag or plastic bag to store your knitting
-additional yarn and needles may be needed depending on your personal knitting and preference
-a pattern may be needed depending on your personal knitting and preference, select patterns will also be provided
-binder, glue
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