Knitting for Beginners...New at Tia Dana...Waynesville

Knitting for Beginners with Jules Huntsberger

First Saturday of Every Month beginning November 2nd 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost per person: $25
No reservation needed

Class Description:

This monthly drop-in workshop is designed for all types of beginning knitters. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to build confidence, Jules will help you take your skills to the next level. Each two-hour workshop will be customized to meet your needs. In addition to learning how to make knit and purl stitches, techniques covered may include pattern and yarn selection, making and measuring a gauge swatch, reading a basic knitting pattern, casting on and binding off your project, working increases and decreases, and fixing basic mistakes.

Supply list for class:

• -  First-time knitters can use needles and yarn provided by the instructor during class. At the end, guidance will be provided for purchasing supplies for your first project (optional)

• -  If you already have a project in mind, bring your needles, yarn, pattern, and any required

  notions (or, bring your pattern and get help with the rest!)

  Here are some free patterns that are great for beginning knitters:

  Scarves
  The No-Pattern Scarf (pick out around 400 yards of worsted weight yarn) Wheat by Tin Can Knits

  Cowls

  Simple Yet Effective by Tin Can KnitsOats by Tin Can Knits
  Getting Warmer by Espace Tricot

  Hats

  Simple Slouch Hat by Robyn Devine Beanie by Nice and Knit
  Barley by Tin Can Knits

  Shawls

  Grain by Tin Can Knits
  Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West