Knitting 101 Class

In this learn-to-knit class, students will learn fundamental knitting skills that will transform them from novice to practiced knitter and give them the confidence to tackle future projects with gusto. Over a period of four (4) weeks, students will receive step-by-step instruction, advice, and lots of help while they stitch-up a beautiful hat. They will learn about:

• Needles, yarn and how to hold them
• Casting on, knit stitch and purl stitch and basic stitch patterns
• Finding Guage
• Correcting Common Mistakes and Picking Up Stitches
• Joining Yarn, Decreasing, and Increasing
• Binding off and Finishing (Weaving in Ends, Blocking)

Instructor: Deidre Vey/Donna Vey
Cost: $60.00 plus tax
Time: Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM
Dates: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16
(Extra help available during regular store hours)

Materials List:

• 70-140 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn.
• 1 set of 4.5 mm double point needles and 1 set of 4.5 16" circular needles.