Dandelion Fiber Company
Knitting 102: Reading a Pattern + More!
Knitting 102: Reading a Pattern + More!
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Date & Time: Saturdays, November 16 & 23 9:30 - 11:30am
Saturdays, December 7 & 14 9:30 - 11:30am (new!)
Description & level : Advanced Beginner
You know how to knit and purl, how to cast-on and bind off….now what?! You are ready to take your knitting to the next level and learn about choosing a pattern and all that goes along with patterns - pattern language, choosing yarn, fit, size, and common mistakes. Giddy-up, let’s get you going on to the next level and help you feel confident in choosing patterns right for your and your skill level.
Session 1: We will go over some beginner patterns, pattern lingo, yarn weights, wpi, gauge, substituting yarns, etc. You will leave with a basic understanding of how to read a pattern, some good beginner free patterns.
Session 2: Get help choosing sizing, yarn to knit the pattern of choice, and get started on knitting something with a pattern. Learn to increase and decrease, .Go over common mistakes in reading a pattern.
Skills needed: Knit stitch, purl stitch, cast-on, bind-off.
Materials needed: No materials are needed for the first session. You will have the opportunity to choose a beginner pattern, support with choosing yarn for this pattern, and support getting started in reading and continuing on your own to finish the pattern.
*We ask that all materials are purchased prior to the class. If you need materials on the first day of class, please arrive early to make your purchases so as to not delay instruction
*full refund if canceled within 48 hours of first class