Knitting 101
A workshop to teach the basics of knitting. With these techniques, knitters can make a square or rectangle that can become any number of things, including scarves, pot holders, and blankets. Yarn and knitting needles will be provided, and participants will spend the bulk of the time practicing knitting in this hands-on workshop.
details
- when: saturday, april 16th, 2011, from 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2011 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Davin Schnappauf and Anna Mudd
lesson plan
We will spend the beginning of the lesson learning to cast on, then move on to the basic stitches of knitting, the knit and purl stitches.
facilitator experience
Davin has been knitting for over five years and has knit everything from sweaters to DNA models. She has also taught multiple people to knit.
intended audience
Anyone who'd like to learn to knit, had their grandmother teach them once but forgot, or would like a refresher on the basics of knitting.