Knitting – for Beginners

Knitting allows you to create unique, long-lasting garments and accessories. It is a fun, relaxing activity that can be practiced at home, on the train, alone or with fellow knitters.

In this beginners course you will learn the logic behind knitting. You will be capable of knitting different stitches, creating textures and developing simple projects.

Day 1:
Materials and tools, fibres, yarns, types and thicknesses
Labels: composition, care instructions, weight, code, needle size
Needles: types, sizes and uses
English and continental knitting styles
Cast on, basic stitches (knit stitch and purl stitch), bind off

Day 2:
Basic stitches lexicon: stockinette stitch; garter stitch; seed stitch; double seed stitch

Day 3:
Basic stitches lexicon: ribbings; yarn over; English rib; half English rib; linen stitch; cables (“S” and “Z”)
Pompons

Day 4:
Increases and decreases
Basic stitches lexicon: eyelet
Basic knit chart symbols and pattern abbreviations
Simple project development: e.g., scarf with fringes

Duration total:
10 hours

Times:
2.5 hours per unit

Direction
Anna & Juan

Languages:
English, German and Spanish

Level:
no previous knowledge required

Number of participants:
min. 3, max. 8

Material:
Wool (50 g) and a pair of needles for exercises are included. Material for your individual project(s) you can purchase with a discount of 10% directly on the spot.