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Knitting for Beginners: Twisted Headband
March 24, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages 12+
$55 for non-members
$49.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members
In this Knitting for Beginners class, you will learn the basics and beyond – enough to get you started on a Twisted or Untwisted Headband. Students will learn basic knitting terminology, how to start and finish a project, and specific stitches for the headband project.
All supplies will be provided by the ACWL-Nuveen and will be yours to keep. This includes two, 5mm yarn needles, 4 oz of soft pink or light grey yarn, and a yarn needle.
Class Outline:
March 24: Introduction to basic knitting terminology, learn how to hold needles and yarn, learn to cast on, to knit, to purl, and to bind off.
March 31: Introduction to basic pattern reading (either the twisted or untwisted headband), learn Garter stitch, learn Stockinette stitch (if time provides), learn how to hand-sew finishes, learn how to weave-in ends.
You can attend in-person or via zoom. If you would like to attend virtually, please email [email protected]
Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/…/knitting-for-beginners…
About the Instructor:
Rommyna first learned Crocheting, Knitting and other Needle Arts as class courses in her Elementary and Secondary school, she could often be found creating projects during recess!
She has taught crochet and knitting classes at craft stores and public libraries and her designs have been published in 4 national, 2 international crochet magazines and collection books.
Follow Ro on IG @divinebeen
COVID-19 Considerations:
Class size is limited to 6 students. Each student will get their own table which will be 6 ft from the neighboring tables. Students will have their own set of supplies that will be sanitized before class. Students should wear masks, use the provided hand sanitizer, and abide by social distancing mandates.
Class minimum: 4
Class maximum: 6
ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.