318 An introduction to knitting, starting from the beginning. Learn what knitting is, how to select materials and supplies, how to knit and follow patterns, and more. Expect to spend a couple hours a week working on your projects (easily done while watching TV), and to read/watch videos to perfect your technique.
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$5 to $20 to spend on supplies (or yarn/knitting needles if you already own them), a camera or webcam would be useful for troubleshooting
Classes will begin on Sunday, August 26th, and will last 6 to 8 weeks, depending on how things go. The first week will be strictly background reading and learning how to select supplies, and the remainder of the class will involve hands-on experience. The majority of the technique will be self taught, though one-on-one help may be arranged via video chat. Each student can expect to work on two to three projects: A scarf or dishtowel, a hat, and a test pieces to work on new techniques. Expect to spend between $5 & $20 on materials throughout the course of the class depending on material choices.
Intro To Knitting: Week 1: What is knitting? A bit of history, comparison to other fiber arts, review of required materials, how to select yarn/needles, Review of other useful knitting supplies. Week 2: Basic Knitting: Casting on, knit stitch Week 3: Basic Knitting: Purl stitch, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, ribbing, seed stitch Week 4: The Next Step: Increases, Decreases, Binding off Week 5: Intro to Reading Patterns: gauge, selecting a suitable yarn, abbreviations Week 6: Knitting in the Round: Casting on, following a pattern Week 7: Fixing mixtakes: Frogging, picking up dropped stitches, etc Week 8: Finishing techniques: Blocking, washing, caring for your knit items
Class info/lessons can be found at www.redditknitting.blogspot.com
Published in Knitty magazine: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEw11/KSPATTsouthern.php
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