Class: Beginner Knitting 2.0: Basic Hat (11/7)

Saturday, November 7th, 2027, (10am-3pm). Reservation required. 

Learn the basics of hat knitting with instructor Nichole Heady, the perfect follow-up to our Beginner Knitting class. Designed for those that already have the basic knit stitch down, this provides guidance to elevate your skills while making a cozy accessory. Makes a great handmade gift.

We make these next steps easy and approachable so anyone can do it!

• 10am-12pm: Ribbing + Body- Work through ribbed brim and majority of the main body.
• 12pm-1pm: Break- bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park next door or grab something from one of the surrounding restaurants.
• 1pm-3pm: Decreasing + Finishing- Move onto decreasing and shaping the top along with finishing details.

Once this 4-hour class is completed, you will have have the skills to complete a hat and be prepared to tackle other projects made in the round. This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Skills you will learn:

• Cast-on and connecting to knit in the round
• How to use circular needles
• Purl stitch
• 1x1 ribbing
• Counting and tracking rows
• K2tog (knit two together) as a decrease stitch
• Using DPN needles to complete top of hat
• Tips for adding a pom pom if desired
• Finishing and weaving in ends

Materials:

The class includes four hours of instruction and a printed pattern. Attendees need to be prepared and bring the following:

• US 10.5 / 6.5mm 16" circular knitting needles
• US 10.5 / 6.5mm DPN knitting needles
• 1 ball / 137+ yards of Lion Brand Hue + Me
• Tapestry Needle

These supplies can be purchased in-store before or the day of class using a 15% off Class Discount.

Please Note:

• Please include your email address and phone number when you check out so that we can contact you if needed.
• This class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine
• Please be sure to review our Class Policies.