Beginner Knitting Class: Age 8 & older

 

Dates:  Tuesdays May 30, June 6 and 13.

                                                    7 to 9 pm

Learn to knit.  You will be taught to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease the rib stitch and to cast off.  By the end of the third class you should have completed a scarf.  Students will be given a list of supplies required for the class that they must purchase and bring.  Upon completion of the course you should be able to make basic items on your own.

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Intermediate students will add to their skills and get help with their projects.  Once again you need to bring your own needles and supplies for an approved project.  Please contact the teacher to get project suggestions and approval prior to registration.

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Cost for Course: $84 for non-Members or $78 for Guild Members

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For more information or to register please email Meganrobb5@gmail.com or text your inquiry to 647-400-2493

Once accepted to the class please pay for the class by etransfer to markhamguildtreasurer@gmail.com and use the security question for what class and the answer should be knit3.  If you cannot do etransfer, payment can be made by mailing or dropping a cheque or money order in the mailbox at the guild payable to Markham Guild of Village Crafts, 11 Church Street, Markham, ON L3P 3V5

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In this course, you will learn the basics of knitting: casting-on, knit, purl, decreasing & increasing stitches, binding-off, reading a pattern and labels on yarn, the different types of yarn and knitting.