Learn to Knit - Beginner
Learn the basics of knitting! Good knitting begins with a good foundation!
Things to bring to class:
- US#8 or US#9 SHORT knitting needles. Hold the needles in your hand and select the ones that feel most comfortable to you
-3 to 4 ounces of worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn knits in gauges of 4½ to 5 stitches per inch
-notebook
-pen or pencil
-crochet hook about size F or G
-darning needle
-small scissors
This is a 3/4 DAY class
COST - $50.00
CLASS TOPICS
A BIT ABOUT YARNS AND FIBERS
1. Naturals, synthetics, blends and more
2. Garments, fabrics and drape
3. Inner wear and Outer wear considerations
3. Yarn size and what that means
ALL KINDS OF USEFUL KNOTS!
1. Slip knot
2. Square knot
CASTING ON
1. Long tail cast-on
2. Cable cast-on
BASIC STITCHES
1. Knit stitch
2. Purl stitch
CASTING OFF
FINISHING - WEAVE IN THAT TAIL
SWATCHING
1. Stockinette stitch
2. Garter stitch
3. Reverse garter stitch
4. Ribbings
a. 1 x 1 ribbing
b. 2 x 2 ribbing
HOW TO MEASURE GAUGE AND HOW THIS APPLIES TO PATTERNS AND SIZING