Knitting 102
Wed 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
6 PM - 8 PM

This class is for beginners who are familiar with knit and purl stitches and looking for the next steps after knitting 101. This hat is worked from the bottom up starting with a ribbed brim, stockinette and a garter panel for the body, then finished with decreases for the crown. The pattern used is Barley Worsted by Tincan knits. The pattern can be downloaded for free from Ravelry or is free in the Tincan knits app. 

Instructor:  Kestrel McCorkle

Prerequisites:  None

Skills Learned:

• Hat construction
• Determining gauge and changing needle sizes
• Long tail cast-on
• Joining in the round
  
• Use of stitch markers
  
• How to read a pattern
  
• Types of decreases
  
• Using magic loop method (long 40” circular needles) or double pointed needles for small circumference knitting
  
• Fixing common mistakes
  
• Finishing techniques and blocking
  

Materials Required:

• Pattern is “Barley worsted” by Tincan Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-worsted
• ~170 yds or 1 skein of worsted weight yarn
• Needles: US #6/4 mm needles AND US #8/5 mm needles (your choice of 16” circular, two circulars, long circular for magic loop, and/or double-pointed needles) 
  
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Homework:  None

Class Policies:  All class materials must be purchased from Warm 'n Fuzzy. For class cancellations: if cancellation is made outside of 48 hours of class start time, you will be provided with a store credit to be used on any future purchase with the shop.  There will be no refunds on cancellations made within 48 hours of class start time.