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Knitting I: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf

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Overview

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Learn to knit with Sheep & Stitch founder Davina Choy's fun 45-minute class for total beginners. With friendly and clear instruction, she breaks down the four fundamental techniques at the heart of knitting: the cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and the cast off. She shows how to put them in action in a simple, Skillshare-exclusive scarf pattern specifically designed with the novice in mind. Plus, the zoomed-in video lessons make it especially easy to see each step-by-step move. By the end of the class, you'll have a cushy, comfortable, and swingy scarf perfect for cool days or sharing with a close friend.

Explore the other classes in this series:

  • Knitting II: Learn Stitch Widths with a Triangle Scarf
  • Knitting III: Learn Knitting in the Round with a Slouchy Hat
  • Knitting IV: Learn Advanced Techniques with a Trendy Headband

Syllabus

  • Trailer
  • Introduction
  • Materials: Needles and Yarn
  • Technique: The Cast-On and The Knit Stitch
  • Technique: The Purl Stitch
  • Technique: The Cast Off
  • Scarf Project: Knitting and a Quick Fix
  • Scarf Project: Rescuing Dropped Stitches
  • Scarf Project: Casting Off
  • Scarf Project: Finish with Optional Fringe
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Taught by

Davina Choy

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