Description

All knitting is based on two stitches – the knit stitch (K) and the purl stitch (P). This learn-to-knit workshop is perfect for those who have never knit or those who know the basic knit stitch and would like to learn to purl. Each participant will create an 8-inch knitted square. At the end of the workshop, the squares will be sewn together to form “cat mats” for donation to Cat’s Cradle, a local non-profit organization.

This workshop is free and all materials will be provided.

Objectives

Beginners will learn to

• Cast on using the “thumb” method

• Create a basic knit (K) stitch

• Knit an 8-inch square using garter stitch

• Bind off (BO)

Advanced beginners will learn to

• Cast on using the “long-tail” method

• Create a basic purl (P) stitch

• Knit an 8-inch square using stockinette stitch

• Bind off (BO)

• Block completed work

This workshop is a collaboration between the Rose Makery and JMU Unwind, the JMU Faculty and Staff knitting affinity group.