Knitting 101: Yes, you can knit!

Are you new to knitting and want a solid foundation to build on? Whether your end goal is sturdy potholders or delicate lace, this class will put you on the path to a skill that will keep your hands busy and turn out beautiful and useful projects. Beginners will learn the basic knit stitch, how to cast on and bind off, how to choose yarn for a project, and how to fix common mistakes. This class will empower participants to continue to improve their skills after the class ends.

The material fee may be waived if you bring your own yarn and needles.

In this course, students will:

Learn the knit stitch

Learn basic techniques to start and finish projects

Learn how to select yarn and needles for your project and skill level

Understand the physical mechanics involved in knitting: tension, stitch size, yarn type

Learn to spot and fix common mistakes

Practice the muscle memory and control required to advance your knitting skills

Practice yarn and knitting needles, educational handouts, and project ideas.

The material fee may be waived if you bring your own yarn and needles.

Pen/pencil and paper

Small scissors

Any supplies you already own and would like guidance on (fancy yarn, mystery tool, etc)

All students must be 15 years old or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Nora is a lifelong knitter who never met a fiber art she didn't like or a machine she didn't want to take apart. Always intrigued by how things work, she has a deep understanding of yarn, fiber, and technique, and how to change parameters to get a precise finished product. As a teacher, Nora is passionate about helping others unlock new skills. She has a track record of teaching beginners of all ages, tailoring the experience to the student as they expand their knowledge. Outside of fiber arts, her experience includes mechanical engineering, 3D design, theatre, and painting.