Fun Beginnings: 4 Weeks of Knit Fundamentals for Kids
Cost for 4-Week Course: $100 (one-hour lesson for 4 weeks each Friday at 3:45 PM)
Starts: January 10, 2025
Ends: January 31, 2025
This four-week course is designed to help new and returning young knitters learn basic skills. We’ll start by understanding yarn and building basic skills, then move on to techniques that add depth and versatility to your craft. By the end, students will have some beautiful handmade projects to cherish!
Note: This class is designed for kids ages 6-14. For adults & teens class, info HERE.
Course Breakdown
Preparation Phase: Now through January 9th.
Take this time to gather your materials, including yarn, needles, and notions (supply list provided*).
Week 1 (January 10): Introduction to Yarn Weights, Basics, and 2 Small Projects
- Explore yarn weights and how they affect your projects.
- Begin knitting with basic stitches.
- Learn foundational increases and decreases.
- Project: Crochet Cord Bracelet with Adjustable Closure & Water bottle cozy (or wristband) – two small, satisfying projects to get started with stitch work and shaping.
Week 2 (January 17): Color Changes and Finishing Techniques
- Learn how to knit in rounds.
- Master essential color-change techniques.
- Practice seaming techniques and finishing steps for polished results.
- Project: Chicken & Gnome – to master knitting in the round and color-changing.
Weeks 3-4 (January 24 – January 31): Pattern Reading and Pattern Adjustments
- Discover how to read and interpret patterns, including symbols and abbreviations.
- Learn to make pattern adjustments to fit your needs.
- Project: Mittens or Pouch- 2 flexible patterns to experiment with colors, adjust the size, and reinforce your new skills in interpreting instructions.
This course will give you the confidence to take on projects of any size.
* After you complete the payment, a PDF containing all the class details, including weekly topics and a materials list, will be available for download.
Feel free to contact me at ARIANNA.FRASCA@GMAIL.COM with any questions.
Cancelation Policy: If you need to miss one class, please give me as much notice as possible. If you give me more than 24 hours’ notice, I will move it to next week.
