Gain the foundations of the knitting craft and start your first scarf!
Two 2-hour classes
Skills needed:
Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must be a furloughed federal employee or contractor.
Skills learned:
- 
knit stitch
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purl stitch
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cast on
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bind off
 
Materials (all materials have been generously donated and will be at the shop):
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250-300 yards worsted-weight wool, wool blend, or other natural fibre in a light color.
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US #8 (5mm) bamboo or wood needles in straight or circular.
 
Preparation:
Be sure to come to the shop early enough to purchase your supplies and wind your yarn into balls before the start of class (suggested 15-30 minutes).
								
