Intro to Knitting – Winter
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.
Materials:
For the first class please bring the following:
- set of size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles, wood is preferred
- one ball of smooth yarn (not textured) worsted weight yarn in a light color (any light color, not navy or black. Any wool or acrylic that suits your aesthetic and budget and meets the criteria above will work)
- scissors
- ruler
- tapestry needle
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