Knitting 102

Students each stitch their own way in this class! After learning the basics (like in our Learn to Knit class), you can take this class as many times as you need to learn all sorts of advanced beginner and intermediate techniques! The instructor will help you with whatever project you're working on. We have lots of recommendations for next-step projects that will help you learn new techniques while making something you'll love.

INSTRUCTOR
Cleo (they/she)

PROJECT
After learning the basics of knitting, you can go in a variety of directions to learn whatever you want! We have several great next step projects we can recommend for you in the shop, including but not limited to:

• a scarf or cowl (there are several different stitch patterns you could try)
• a hat (again, there are a few different styles you could do)
• a shawl (rectangular or triangular!)
• a triangle scarf/bandana, or the ever popular Sophie Scarf
• a collar, like this new pattern by Cleo!
• even a simple top or sweater!

You can come with a specific project or pattern picked out, or the instructor can help you choose one during class.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner or Intermediate. As long as you have knitted before somewhat recently, you're ready for this class. We can also go over anything you don't quite remember too well if you need a refresher.
You can read about how we determine skill levels here.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
You should feel somewhat confident in the knit stitch before coming to this class. That's it! It also helps if you know how to cast on, but it's not a requirement. If you've taken our Learn to Knit class already, this should be your next step.

If you want a whole class refresher on casting on and knitting, we recommend you sign up for our beginning knitting class first.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This mostly depends on what you want to learn! Most students will, depending on the project they decide to make in class, learn at least a couple of the following techniques: joining a new ball of yarn, purling, binding off, weaving in ends, seaming, combining knit & purl stitches to create patterns, working in the round, understanding gauge, reading a pattern, simple decreasing, or simple increasing.

Each student in class will be working on their own project at their own pace with help from the instructor. The amount of one-on-one time with the instructor will vary from class to class as they tend to each student based on each of their experience and needs. Typically, each student will get a demo at each point that they need one, and then practice their stitches while the instructor is helping other students, but sometimes there will be some short waiting periods.

REQUIRED YARN - available for purchase at the shop
This will depend on the project you pick out at the beginning of class! We usually help students pick out the right yarn for their desired project at the start of class. The type and amount will vary based on the project. If you have yarn you want to use in class, bring it in and we can help you pick a project that will work with what you've brought!

REQUIRED TOOLS - available for purchase at the shop
You guessed it, the required tools will also depend on your project! But don't worry, we have everything you need at the shop.

If you think you might have the right tools for what you want to make, bring what you've got and we'll let you know if they'll work, or if we recommend you get a different size or type. We recommend using wooden needles when you’re learning, the metal ones can be heavy (if they’re vintage) and too slippery, and plastic ones can be too sticky.

It can be tricky to figure out everything you need, but that's what we're here for! Don't hesitate to ask for any help, we love it :)