Knitting 101: The Basics will teach you the skills every beginning knitter should learn. You will learn how to cast your yarn on and off your needles, the knit stitch, the purl stitch + how to weave in your ends once your project is finished. Additionally, you’ll get a brief run down of the different types of yarn available to you, learn how to use a gauge swatch to customize your project and learn how to switch colors or add more yarn as you move through your project. Step-by-step videos will show you how to execute each skill. By the end of this class you will have knit up a cozy scarf, perfect for those fall + winter days. You will also have the basic knitting knowledge needed to tackle any project you decide to take next!Â
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro
- All About Yarn
- Knitting Tools
- Casting On
- Knitting + The Garter Stitch
- Purling + The Stockinette Stitch
- Casting Off
- Weaving In: Garter Stitch
- Weaving In: Stockinette Stitch
- Gauge Swatches
- Adding Colors
- Project Intro
Taught by
Melissa Warren