06/16/2026
On June 20th and 27th we have a spectacular two part knitting class for those who have no experience with knitting or have tried and failed. This class is for students age 16 and up. Taught by the skilled and knowledgeable Mary Kaiser and broken down into two classes so you won't walk away after one class feeling lost.
In the first session of Beginning Knitting, students will start with a brief introduction to the craft of knitting, focusing on how it is different from crochet and on some of the many styles of the craft throughout the world. Then students get started right away with casting on, getting the first row of stitches on the needles, and then you practice the knit stitch, creating a garter stitch scarf by knitting every row. We will spend some time practicing the movements to develop muscle memory. As we conclude the first session, we will talk about how to read your knitting after you put it down so that you can pick up and continue knitting at home.
The second, follow-up session will begin with answering questions, trouble-shooting, and going over any information that was missed the first time. We’ll get back on track with more practice, and we’ll talk about additional resources you can use to explore the craft of knitting further. We’ll talk about types of yarn, tools that you really need (and those you don’t need to bother with), and the most helpful knitting books and online guides.
