Learn the timeless art of knitting, with essential techniques and skills that will serve as the building blocks for your knitting journey. Designed for beginners, this course offers a structured approach to mastering the craft. Join us as we delve into the fundamentals of knitting and unlock the creative possibilities that await you. This class is appropriate for ages 16+.

Session 1

• Learn the knit stitch on a prepared starter

• Practice the knit stitch by continuing to knit our starter

• Discuss common mistakes and how to avoid/fix them

• Learn garter stitch

Session 2

• Learn the purl stitch, continuing with our starter

• Practicing the purl stitch by continuing to purl our starter

• Discuss common mistakes and how to avoid/fix them

• Learn stockinette stitch

Session 3

• Learn to bind off our starter

• Cast on a new starter

• Learn K2, P2 ribbing

• Learn moss stitch

Session 4
Now that you know how to knit and purl, you can do anything! We will explore some additional maneuvers to take your knitting to the next level.

• Yarn Overs

• Slip Stitches

• Increasing and decreasing

• Understanding written knitting patterns

• Binding off alternatives

INSTRUCTOR:
Christine Walker is a CYC Certified Knitting Instructor with over 20 years of experience knitting. Taught by her grandmother at age 34, Christine has fallen in love with fiber and the luxury of knitting garments and accessories for herself and for others as gifts. She is constantly learning and improving her skills. Her grandmother certainly would be proud! In 2019, Christine started PeaceTree Fiber Adventures and hosts knitting retreats around the world.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.