Upcoming Knitting Programs In The Lymes!

Press release from the Town of East Lyme:

May 12, 2021

The first, is a beginner sock knitting class in which the instructor will show you the basic techniques and get you started on an easy to conquer, first pair of socks. We will knit them from the top down (cuff to toe). Sock yarn can be solid or patterned. You can get a self-striping yarn that makes you look brilliant in your knitting techniques with very little effort on your part. We will be using Andra Asars Classic Adult sock pattern with some modifications/clarifications. You can make the cuff and foot as long as you like in a variety of rib patterns or stockinette. If you want to make knee socks, you may need extra yarn! I will provide the pattern.

Prerequisites: You should know how to knit and purl and be comfortable with knitting in the round. We will be using double pointed needles. I will teach you how to turn a heel and decrease for the toes. Full details and meeting dates can be found on the attached documents.

The second, is a beginner knitting class for patrons with little to no experience, participants will learn to knit the Wheat Scarf (by Tin Can Knits) or Spa Washcloth (by Leah Michelle Designs). Full details and meeting dates can be found on the attached documents.

● Class 1: ○ Intro to Lisa & Holly ○ How to cast on ○ How to knit ○ Keeping track of rows ○ Maybe how to purl… ○ Homework: not really – but next steps and when to stop!
● Class 2: ○ Check in – emergency fixes ○ How to read a pattern ○ How to purl ○ Using stitch markers ○ Knit/Purl – go wild!
● Class 3: ○ Check in – emergency fixes ○ Put out fires (LOL) ○ Review of knitting and purling techniques ○ How to cast off (for those of you ready!) ○ Where do I go next? What is the next project? ○ Ravelry.com – the slippery slope of almost a million patterns to make anything you like!! Or design your own!

Downloads:

• Learn to knit class plan spa washcloth or scarf (pdf)
• Basic Sock class (pdf)

This press release was produced by the Town of East Lyme. The views expressed here are the author’s own.