Beginner Knitting
Instructor:
Class Description:
This is an online zoom course for absolute beginners or those still working on basic skills. You will learn to cast on and cast off, knit and purl, combine stitches into patterns, and correct mistakes. Two projects provide opportunities to practice and refine your new skills–a ribbed scarf and a basic hat worked in the round with circular and double-pointed needles. Join this course and learn to knit in a fun and supportive environment.
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Cost:
$125 for 4-week course plus materials (includes a 'Learn-to-Knit' booklet)
Please call (604-874-9665) or stop by the shop to register.
Materials:
All correct materials are available for purchase at Three Bags Full and can be picked up from the shop or shipped out via Canada Post.
• One skein Quince and Co. Lark worsted weight yarn in a light colour (cream or pastel green, yellow, pink, blue)
• 10" 5 mm knitter's pride straight wooden knitting needles
• 400 yards of a worsted weight yarn if you would like to begin a scarf project in class 2
• Cocoknits Stitch Fixer
• Cocoknits Bent Tip Tapestry Needles
• Cocoknits Locking Stitch Markers
• Materials for classes 3 and 4 hat project will be discussed in class. If you would like to get your supplies in advance, you will need:
• A copy of Boyfriend Watch Cap by Churchmouse, 2 different colour skeins of Rowan Felted Tweed to be held doubled (or 1 skein of Soft Donegal to be held single), 16" 4mm and 5mm circular needles and a set of 8" 5mm double-pointed needles.