{"product_id":"beginner-knitting-1","title":"Beginner Knitting 1","description":"May 23, 30 \u0026amp; June 6\u003cbr\u003e11am - 1pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis class is for those brand new to knitting or have not picked up the needles in quite some time. We will be practicing a swatch, then starting work on a scarf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll classes and lessons must be purchased at least 24 hours before the start time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructor: Teri\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePrerequisites: None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHomework: None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSkills Learned: \u003cbr\u003e* How to hold the yarn and needles\u003cbr\u003e* Maintaining tension\u003cbr\u003e* Making a slip knot\u003cbr\u003e* Long tail cast-on\u003cbr\u003e* Stitches: knit, purl, yarn overs, slipping stitches \u003cbr\u003e* Increasing and decreasing stitches\u003cbr\u003e* Types of yarn, weights, fibers, and notions\u003cbr\u003e* How to read a pattern\u003cbr\u003e* Using the free platform, Ravelry\u003cbr\u003e* Weaving in ends, finishing\u003cbr\u003e* Starting a project\u003cbr\u003e* Bind-off\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass Materials: \u003cbr\u003e* 2 skeins worsted weight superwash wool yarn, in a light colour\u003cbr\u003e* US 8\/5.0 mm straight needles or 16” circular US 8\/5.0 mm needles\u003cbr\u003e* Stitch markers\u003cbr\u003e* Tapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e* Scissors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner's Stitch Sampler Scarf\u003cbr\u003eby Kristina Tucker\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaterials Required: Please come in during shop hours to purchase your supplies and have your yarn wound.  You will need 2 skeins of our hand dyed worsted weight yarn (we will help you with this!) as well as a pair of size US 8 needles, either straight or circular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCancellation Policy: If cancellation is made outside of 48 hours of class\/lesson start time, you will be provided with a store credit to be used on any future purchase with the shop. If class\/lesson cancellation is made within 48 hours of class start time, there will be no refunds. For classes with multiple sessions, cancellation must be made within 48 hours of the first session. There will be no makeups or refunds for missed sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass Materials: Class materials must be purchased from The Yarn Geek BEFORE your class day. For beginner classes, practice yarn will be provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Yarn Geek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45827972104390,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6884\/2182\/files\/original_405ad6dc-af8d-443c-83b1-b74fd9c57a86.jpg?v=1778193192","url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatyarngeek.ca\/products\/beginner-knitting-1","provider":"The Yarn Geek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}