{"product_id":"next-steps-in-knitting","title":"Next Steps in Knitting","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarah Deeth\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/collections\/classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please review our class policies before registering*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us and take the next step on your knitting journey with this two-day class designed to take your knitting skills to the next level! This class is perfect for knitters who are already confident with Knit and Purl stitches and are ready to tackle knitting in the round, basic shaping, and textured stitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this class we’ll make the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/tiilda-hat\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiilda Hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver three sessions, you will gain confidence in essential knitting techniques, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Tail Cast-On and Joining in the Round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading a knitting chart and increasing stitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking a basic cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaping the hat crown using decreases (K2tog, P2tog) and mastering Double Pointed Needles (DPNs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroubleshooting common mistakes like picking up a dropped stitch and 'tinking' (knitting backwards).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion on yarn weights, fibre properties, how to read a ball band, understanding gauge and negative vs. positive ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools of the trade-what you should have in your project bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlocking- what is it, and why we do it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Required (not included):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring or purchase in advance: 4mm and 5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e16” circular\u003c\/span\u003e needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMUST be 16” length\u003c\/strong\u003e), 5mm Double Pointed needles, a large darning needle, 1 cable needle, 100g of Chunky yarn (Recommended: Cyrano, Soft Donegal Chunky, Fritidsgarn or Pure Tweed), and round stitch markers. If you are a tight knitter you may want to consider sizing up your needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Requisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All class participants must be confident in both knit and purl stitches. This class is designed to take the next step in knitting and assumes that participants are already familiar with the basics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Needles in the Hay","offers":[{"title":"Sunday Nov. 1, 8 \u0026 15 | 11am- 1pm","offer_id":49746539577572,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1409\/3010\/files\/DSC_0150m.jpg?v=1773338959","url":"https:\/\/needlesinthehay.ca\/products\/next-steps-in-knitting","provider":"Needles in the Hay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}