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Event Series Event Series: Knit Academy

Knit Academy

September 12 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

LEVEL: Knitting 101

Prerequisite: Enthusiasm

This class is designed for the true beginner, someone who needs a refresher! Learn everything you need to know about knitting in these three 90-minute classes. These comprehensive classes will get you on your way to be a confident knitter!

Not a beginner but want to learn a new skill? Our instructor can meet you where you are on our knitting journey and help you advance!

You will learn the following:

● Different weights and types of yarn

● The relationship between yarn type and needle size

● How to cast on stitches

● How to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch

● How to bind off stitches

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

● How to read a pattern

● How to fix minor mistakes (dropped stitches, ‘tinking’ or unknitting a row, how to insert a lifeline)

● Basic shaping (increasing and decreasing stitches)

● Basic finishing (weaving in ends, blocking)

● How to measure and make a gauge swatch

Supplies needed: a skein of DK or worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles (circular is recommended, but straight needles are also acceptable), a tapestry needle, small scissors, stitch markers, and a gauge ruler. Supplies needed for class must be purchased from Mother Knitter.

$125 for 3 sessions

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Mother Knitter