{"product_id":"learn-to-knit-with-cleo-rorys-in-ridgewood","title":"Learn to Knit with Cleo @ Rory's in Ridgewood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfter you check out you will receive an email to schedule your class sessions. You must redeem sessions via that email to be signed up!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleo has been teaching people how to knit for over 15 years, so you'll be in excellent hands during these three introductory classes! No matter where you are in your skills Cleo can guide you through the next steps and help you make things you'll love to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach class session is totally customizable to you and your progress. We have a suggested lesson plan below but can easily adjust it to your progress \u0026amp; preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eREQUIRED EXPERIENCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone! You don't need any prior knitting experience to sign up for these classes. Students must be 8 years or older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePROJECT OPTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents typically choose to make a hat, scarf, or bag for their first project. We can also help you make a very simple cowl, blanket, pillow, set of coasters, or anything else that is made of squares or rectangles! We have samples you can feel \u0026amp; try on in the shop before your first class and you can decide what to make then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSUGGESTED MATERIALS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe typically help students choose their materials a few minutes before their first class! If you would like to bring materials to use from home we recommend the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 156.75px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9489%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Weight\/ Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.5222%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage (Amount)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8284%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Needle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9489%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWorsted (Medium\/Weight 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.5222%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e200–600 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8284%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4.5, 5, or 5.5 mm \/ US 7, 8, or 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9489%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBulky (Weight 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.5222%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e200–400 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8284%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e6, 6.5, 7, or 8 mm \/ US 10, 10.5, 10.75 or 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9489%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSuper Bulky (Weight 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.5222%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e70–150 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8284%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10, 12, or 15 mm \/ US 15, 17 or 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe highly recommend learning to knit with wool yarn!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYarns made from acrylic and most plant-based fibers don't provide the same elasticity that makes wool yarns easy to learn with. However, if you prefer to use non-animal fiber yarn, we do have a 100% organic cotton available in the shop that we've had many beginners have used with great success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cleosyarnshop.com\/products\/basix-straight-knitting-needles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewooden knitting needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen you’re learning\u003c\/strong\u003e, the metal ones can be heavy (if they’re vintage) and too slippery, and plastic ones can be too sticky!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003eWe can teach both right- and left-handed people how to knit! For those who are curious, depending on how\/if you have been taught any amount of knitting before, we may teach you to knit continental style, or english style. We tailor the style to what works best for each individual student. If you're not sure what that means, that's okay, we'll explain it during class!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003eTYPICAL LESSON PLAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1 - 2 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn how to cast on, knit, and avoid common mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2 - 1–2 hours, within about 1 week of the first session:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn how to add another color (optional), troubleshoot simple mistakes, and how to purl (also optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nodeid=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3 - 1–2 hours, wait to schedule until nearly done with your project:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn how to bind off (for most project types), or decrease (for hat projects), weave in your ends, seam (optional), and block your finished project!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLEO'S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798772510790,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7980\/9606\/files\/ltkw_cleo.png?v=1774463451","url":"https:\/\/cleosyarnshop.com\/products\/learn-to-knit-with-cleo-rorys-in-ridgewood","provider":"Cleo's Yarn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}