Intro to Knitting – EF

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. Patterns will be provided. Option to bring your own pattern.

No class 9/25/2024

 

Materials List: 

For the first class please bring the following:

• set of size 8 or 9 straight knitting 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

*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

For 4^th class:

• round knitting needle (size to be discussed)

 

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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