📚 Beginner & Lifelong Learning Series: Knitting & Crochet Foundations

Duration: 4 Weeks per Session

Cost: $85 per 4-week session

Optional Add-On: $20 bundle of video lessons for home review; Beginner Kit $15

Time: Thursdays, 2:00–3:30 PM

Sessions:

• Session 1: June 5–26

• Session 2: July 10–31

🌟 Workshop Overview

Whether you're brand new to yarn crafts or returning after years away, this series is designed to help you build—or rebuild—your confidence with the basics of knitting and crochet. In a relaxed, supportive environment, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to start and finish simple projects, while enjoying the rhythm and mindfulness of handwork.

This series is perfect for lifelong learners who enjoy hands-on creativity and want to explore a new hobby or revisit a familiar one. There is no online group, but an optional video lesson bundle is available for continued practice at home.

🧵 What You’ll Learn

• How to cast on (knit) and chain (crochet)

• Basic stitches: knit, purl, single crochet, double crochet

• How to read a simple pattern

• Binding off and finishing techniques

• How to fix common mistakes and choose your next project

🗓️ Weekly Breakdown (Same for Both Sessions)

Week 1: Getting Started

• Introduction to yarn, tools, and terminology

• Learn to cast on (knit) and chain (crochet)

• Practice holding yarn and tools comfortably

Week 2: First Stitches

• Learn knit and purl stitches (knitting)

• Learn single and double crochet (crochet)

• Practice swatches and build muscle memory

Week 3: Patterns & Projects

• Read a simple pattern (dishcloth or square)

• Begin a small project

• Learn to bind off and finish edges

Week 4: Troubleshooting & Next Steps

• Fixing common mistakes (dropped stitches, tension issues)

• Finishing techniques: weaving in ends, blocking basics

• Explore ideas for your next project

🧶 What’s Included

• Printed stitch guides and beginner-friendly pattern

• Optional video bundle for home review ($20), receive 25% off $15 for participants

• Optional beginner kit for ($25) receive 25% off, $15 for participants

💬 Why You’ll Love It

• Learn at your own pace in a welcoming environment

• Build confidence with foundational skills

• Enjoy the satisfaction of completing your first project

• Connect with others who are learning too