[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's Knitting Class

[Annette Carr]

If you have never knitted before and want to learn, or if you need a
refresher, plan to sign up for my Beginners Knit Class scheduled for
Saturday October 12 and 19 starting at 3:00pm Eastern time.  In this class
you will learn how to do one type of cast on, the knit stitch and one type
of bind off.  Materials that you will need include worsted weight or 4 ply
yarn, size 8 or 10 knitting needles of either the straight or circular type,
and scissors or other yarn cutting device.  Optional items include some type
of stitch marker and something to keep your new craft in when you are not
working on it.

 

A note about the yarn.  You want to select a smooth yarn that does not have
a texture or halo to it.  Halo is fuzziness.  

 

A note about needles.  Straight needles verses circular needles.  It is all
personal preference.  If you select circular, I recommend that you use a 24
inch long needle.  Size is more important.  Size 8 or 10 needles are good
sizes to start with.  As you dive more into knitting, you will acquire
needles of all sizes.  Needles can be made out of plastic, metal and natural
substances like wood and bamboo.  Your preference will be determined on how
they feel in your hands, and how the yarn you are working with behaves on
the needle.  

 

A note about stitch markers.  Stitch markers are a very versatile tool.
They come in many different configurations.  When starting out you can use
rubber bands of varying lengths and thicknesses.  You can use rubber "o"
rings that you buy at the hardware store.  If you look for them at the craft
store you will find ones that are a solid ring made of all sorts of
materials.  Split rings markers have a seam that allows you to attach the
marker to your needle in the middle of a row of stitches, or even into a
single stitch.  Locking stitch markers sort of resemble plastic safety pins.


 

Hope to see you in a few weeks in this Beginner's Knitting class.

 

Annette