Knitting has somewhat of a reputation about it. Grandmas, complicated charts, and quiet clacking of needles come time mind. But knitting has quite the history that comes along with it and has been around since about 1000 CE!
And it's not just a hobby to take up in retirement. People of all generations love to knit because it can help you relax, and it even has some health benefits!
Whatever reason for choosing to learn how to knit, this free online knitting class is specially crafted to make your first stitches a breeze.
In this first part, you'll learn the basics of knitting that you need to know before you're ready to pick up your needles. We'll cover your first knitting shopping trip, the yarn and needles you'll need that are the best for beginners, knitting vocabulary, and a quick overview of the mechanics of how knitting works, and how to start with a slip knot and chain.
In the second follow up class we will go over:
- How to do the knit stitch
- How to bind off
- How to do the purl stitch
- How to fix some common knitting mistakes
- How to knit a garter stitch scarf
Registration Required - Zoom Link will be emailed the morning of class
Registration Required - Kit orders must be made 72 hours in advance.
Best Yarn for Beginners
The yarn that you choose should match the size of the needles that you have. Above, we mentioned that most beginners start with needles in the 6-10 range. The yarn that best matches the needles you have is pretty easy to figure out.
As a rule of thumb:
- use weight 3 yarn for 5-7 size needles
- use weight 4 yarn for 7-9 size needles
- use weight 5 yarn for 9-11 size needles