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Aug 29, 12:51 PM

Introduction to Knitting

Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22 (Wednesdays), 7-9pm
Instructor: Helen Konrad
Price: $32 plus project supplies & applicable taxes
Description:  This class will help you master the knit and purl stitches, learn to increase and decrease, change yarn colours, cast on and off, and read a pattern.  Projects choices will include; scarf, toque, baby blanket, or dishcloth.

Session 1:  The following techniques will be covered:
-Cast on
-Knit Stitch
-Purl Stitch
-Reading a pattern
Each student will choose a project and needed materials.  Time and experience permitting, some students may start.

Session 2:  All students will have begun their project.
Techniques from Session 1 will be reinforced, and the following will be added:
-Cast off
-Increases and Decreases

Session 3:  Techniques from Session 1 and 2 will be reinforced, and the following will be added:
-Changing yarn colours
Students will continue their project.

Session 4: 
Most students should be finishing up their first project by now, and will be encouraged to try another project using different techniques.  

To register please call the shop at 772-1393