Students will receive a 10% off any single purchase Student Discount Card to be used whenever they choose. Classes are limited per session, so don’t delay in registering for these fun-filled learning experiences.
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Knitting Basics Class:
Fee: $100 plus supplies
Class Level: Beginner
This class consists of four two-hour sessions. Skills learned include;two different cast-on techniques, two bind-off techniques, knit and purl stitches, as well as a combination of those two stitches creating rib-knit, stockinette, seed, and a basic cable. The student will also learn how to join new yarn, sew basic seams together, increase/decrease, the importance of gauge, blocking techniques,and the ability to translate the symbols on yarn labels. |
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Beyond Basics Class:
Fee: $100 plus supplies
Class Level: Must know basic knitting
This class consists of four two-hour sessions. Skills learned include several cast-ons, increasing/decreasing, ribbing, picking up stitches, and choosing both a pattern and the right yarn for that pattern. Techniques disussed are as follows: cables, intarsia, fair-isle or color work, button holes, short rows, mitered squares, and the importance of gauge and re-gauging a pattern. Students will be asked to submit various samples of these techniques. |
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Project-based Class:
Fee: $100
Class Level: Must know basic knitting
This class was developed for but not limited to the advanced beginner. Students will select a project of their choice, including a pattern and materials, either before or on the first day of class if the students feel they require assistance from the instructor. The objective of this class is to instill confidence in basic skills already learned and advance their abilities beyond the scarf and poncho. While this class is not limited to beginners, the student should have a basic understanding of the following; cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, increase & decrease, and the bind-off techniques. The student’s goal is to finish their project by the end of this four week course. While in class, other knitting techniques and theories will be discussed and demonstrated as time permits. |
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Finishing Techniques:
Fee: $100 plus supplies
Class Level: Must know basic knitting
This 4 two-hour session will cover the following; different methods of blocking, how to join “shoulder” seams using grafting, bind-off together and sewing, how to sew a “sleeve” to the body of a sweater, how to stop and start with new yarn, and how to sew a garment together with a variety of knitted stitches. |
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Oops! Class:
Fee: $15
Class Level: Must know basic knitting
This is a one hour session. This class is for those who have encountered a project problem and need help. Be it a badly twisted cable, or illogical pattern, the instructor will get you back on track with your knitting and answer any questions you may have. The student can attend as many times as necessary without coming to a class schedule.
Please call ahead so that we may schedule an Oops! Class for you with an instructor. |
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Private Instruction:
Fee: $100
Class Level: Open to all levels
Private lessons are available for two-hour sessions. Call Why Knot Knit to set up an appointment. | |
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Why Knot Knit Highlands Summer Class Schedule |
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2007 Class Schedule
Knitting Basics for Adults and Children Learn to Cast on, Knit, Purl and Bind off. Class participants will graduate from class with a completed scarf. Classes consist of two 2hr. sessions. / Saturday mornings 11am to 1pm / Mondays 1-3pm./$50.00 + materials
Socks, Socks, Socks Always wanted to knit socks? Learn to size your socks, turn a heel, and achieve a professional finished toe. / $25.00 + materials
Aran Throw Knit an Aran sampler throw; learn a new block pattern every month. / 2nd Thursday of the month 5pm-7pm
Thursday Night Knit-Ins Have a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, socialize and knit. / 5:00pm-7:00pm
Call 828-787-1972 to register or for more information.
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