Ages:  16+

Experience:  no experience required — beginners and refreshers welcome

Class Size:  limited to 4 participants for lots of individual support

Supplies:  materials list below

Looking to learn how to knit or brush up on the basics? Join us for this intimate two-part knitting workshop designed to give you a solid foundation and confidence with your needles. With just four students per class, you’ll get plenty of one-on-one support as you learn and practice.

Class 1 (2 hours):

• Learn the knit stitch in english style knitting

• Introduction to the long tail cast-on method

• Get started with circular needles

• Build comfort with yarn and needle handling

Class 2 (2 hours):

• Review and practice the long tail cast-on

• Learn the purl stitch

• Finish with an in-pattern bind-off

By the end of the series, you’ll have the skills to cast on, knit, purl, and finish your own beginner projects. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t picked up needles in years, this class will get you started (or restarted!) with confidence.

Required Materials - Start Building Your Knitting Kit!

• Circular Needles US Size 11 or 13 with a 12"-16” cable 

• 1 ball or cake of Bulky or Super Bulky yarn (if skein or hank, wind into a ball or cake before class)

• Needle stoppers (that fit US Size 11 or 13 needles)

• Optional: Stitch markers (that fit US Size 11 or larger circumference)

• Optional: Scissors 

• Optional: Tapestry needle (with wide enough eye to thread Bulky or Super Bulky yarn)

• Optional: Knitting kit bag to hold your knitting supplies