This class is for first time knitters and for those that need to brush up

on basic skills. The morning will be spent learning about different types

of yarns and fiber content. Students will learn how to choose the best

yarn for their projects and how to read the information on the yarn

labels to determine needle size and proper gauge. The class will focus

on the long tail method of cast on. Learn and practice the knit stitch.

After a break for lunch student return to learn and practice the Purl

Stitch. Learn how to combine these two stitches that make up the

backbone of knitting! This class focuses on one on one instruction and

is designed as a foundation to many years of knitting beautiful projects.

Betsy Rickenbacker started knitting when she was 7 years old and in the

Brownies. In high school, she made money knitting miniskirts and

selling them to her classmates. Fast forward after many years of

knitting Fisherman Sweaters, hats and shawls for family and friends,

Betsy now works and teaches knitting at a local yarn store.

This class is intended to be the foundation for a series of beginning to

advanced classes under “A Taste of Learning to Knit”. Students should

bring a bag lunch.

Class limited to 5 students.

Members- $50

Non-Members- $75

Kit- $ 25 paid to Betsy at time of class

Kit includes yarn and needles