{"product_id":"class-beginner-knitting","title":"Class: Beginner Knitting (7\/18)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday July 18th, (10am-3pm). Reservation required. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of knitting, the perfect hobby to kick-off your summer! Master the skills needed to get started on a beautiful yet simple Boomarang Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make the first steps easy and approachable so anyone can do it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10am-12pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBasics 101-\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic skill overview and hands-on practice, referencing the book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/products\/knit-how\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKnit How\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12pm-1pm: Break-\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park next door or grab something from one of the surrounding restaurants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1pm-3pm: Project Focus-\u003c\/strong\u003e Use skills to begin work on Boomarang Shawl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce this 4-hour class is completed, you will have solid foundational knitting skills and be well on your way to completing your very first handmade accessory. This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills you will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent types of knitting needles and purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding knitting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic knit stitch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic purl stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKFB \u003cem\u003e(knit front back)\u003c\/em\u003e stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK2tog \u003cem\u003e(knit two together) \u003c\/em\u003estitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI-cord edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read a knitting pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class includes four hours of instruction and a printed pattern. Attendees need to be prepared and bring the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 10.5 \/ 6.5mm 32\" circular knitting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ball \/ 270+ yards of Aran weight yarn (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/collections\/aran\/products\/amitola-grande\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmitola Grande\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot required, but we will be utilizing the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/products\/knit-how\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit How\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and recommend it as an excellent reference as you continue your knitting journey at home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese supplies can be purchased in-store before or the day of class using a \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e15% off Class Discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease include your \u003cstrong\u003eemail address and phone number \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen you check out so that we can contact you if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease be sure to review our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/pages\/class-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Policies\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Olde School Fiber \u0026 Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47861806498050,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4736\/5122\/files\/5_a89a621c-81a2-434d-9981-c3be2b1f9c57.png?v=1779819778","url":"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/products\/class-beginner-knitting","provider":"Olde School Fiber \u0026 Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}