This class is suitable for absolute beginners, or those who haven’t done any knitting since childhood. We will teach you all the basics to get started, including:
- Casting on
- Counting stitches
- Knit stitches
- Purl stitches
- How to make a stitch
- How to decrease a stitch
- Casting off
We will also discuss yarn types and weights, how to match the correct needles for your project, how to read a ball band and show you lots of different yarns and needle types. We will discuss the basics of how to read a knitting pattern and begin a project using a simple pattern that you can take home and complete after the class.
If you are ready to get started with a new project, the tutor and shop staff can help guide you to suitable patterns, yarns etc after the class.
Supplied:
- Knitting needles (yours to take home)
- Yarn
- Darning needles
Required:
Any further queries, please email us at ipswich@franklinsgroup.com
Classes are suitable for everyone over the age of 18.
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01473 221188, come into store or book online.
