Basic Knitting
Learn the basics of knitting: casting on and off, choosing needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches, how to read a pattern and more. Build skills quickly as you complete at least one project, a wallet or a multi-colored hat.
A NOTE ABOUT KNITTING CIRCLES: There are free knitting circles in Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas. But for beginning knitters, we recommend this introduction before you join a knitting circle. Knitting circles are great – friendly gatherings for conversation and great places to gain new skills. But although people there will be happy to help you with a few things, and give you a few tips, you won’t get a sustained introduction to the basics. Come learn basic skills at the Eliot School and your instructor will tell you all about knitting circles for your next step.
Course Number
AW538Class Size
8Age Range
17+, teens by permissionSkill Level
BeginnerPrerequisite
None
Materials
Bring to first class:
- 2 pairs of knitting needles, straight or circular, size 7, 8 and/or 10
- 3 balls of yarn: chunky, worsted or sport weight (wool or acrylic). Lion Brand yarn is recommended, and carried at Windsor Buttons in Chinatown.
Find out more about where to buy supplies.
Instructor, Schedule, and Cost
Instructor: Diane Ivey
Section 1F: 6 Sundays, 1–3pm, Sept 12–Oct 24. Class on Oct 3 will run from 1–5pm. (No class Sept 26 as Jamaica Plain Open Studios takes place in our building that weekend & no class on October 10 )
Section 1W: 6 Sundays, 2:30–4:30pm, Jan 9 - Feb 13
$130
NOTE: This class is offered in Fall and Winter terms only.
NOTE: This class will be offered annually in Fall and Winter semesters.