Intro to Knitting
A three-session beginner series. Leave with a finished knitted project and the foundational skills to keep going on your own.
What you'll make
A finished knitted project, a cowl or dishcloth, taken all the way from first cast-on to a bound-off, woven-in, ready-to-use piece across three sessions.
What you'll learn
- ·Session 1: how to cast on, and the knit and purl stitches that build every pattern.
- ·Session 2: how to read a simple pattern and shape your work with increases and decreases.
- ·Session 3: how to bind off, weave in ends, and finish a piece you're proud of.
What's included
- Knitting needles, yours to keep and use long after the series ends
- All the yarn you need for your finished project
- Stitch markers and scissors
- Instructor reference swatches at each stage, cast-on, shaped, and bound-off, so you always know what to aim for
- A care card for your finished piece, matched to your yarn
What to bring
- Nothing for Session 1, all materials provided. Bring your work-in-progress to Sessions 2 and 3.
All classes are 18 and over. Full refund if you cancel 48+ hours before your session.
$150
per person · 3 sessions · 1.5 hours each
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