First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series
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🧶 Finally unravel the mysteries of yarn and needles! First Stitches is designed to take you from absolutely no experience to confident beginner. Over four hands-on weeks, you will master the foundational mechanics of knitting - casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and casting off - while working on a wearable cowl.
You’ll learn how to read yarn labels, fix simple mistakes, and choose the right tools for future projects. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with your very first completed handmade accessory and the skills to tackle beginner patterns on your own.
Supplies Needed:
🧶Yarn: 1–2 skeins/balls (approx. 150–200 yards) of Medium/Worsted Weight (#4) or Bulky (#5) yarn in a light, solid color. (Avoid dark colors, textured/bouclé, or splitting yarns like cotton)
🪡 Needles: US Size 8 or 9 (5.0mm–5.5mm) for worsted weight OR US Size 10.5 (6.5mm) for bulky weight. Single-pointed (10″ length) or 24″ circular needles work best.
📝 Notions: Tapestry/darning needle (large eye, blunt tip), small crochet hook (Size G or H for fixing dropped stitches), measuring tape, small scissors, notebook, and pen.
Event Dates & Time:
📅 4-Week Series: Wednesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th, and October 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Please visit our website to register online & for more information on this series' pricing for members and non-members: https://www.artinlee.org/event/first-stitches-an-introduction-to-knitting/2026-09-16/
You’ll learn how to read yarn labels, fix simple mistakes, and choose the right tools for future projects. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with your very first completed handmade accessory and the skills to tackle beginner patterns on your own.
Supplies Needed:
🧶Yarn: 1–2 skeins/balls (approx. 150–200 yards) of Medium/Worsted Weight (#4) or Bulky (#5) yarn in a light, solid color. (Avoid dark colors, textured/bouclé, or splitting yarns like cotton)
🪡 Needles: US Size 8 or 9 (5.0mm–5.5mm) for worsted weight OR US Size 10.5 (6.5mm) for bulky weight. Single-pointed (10″ length) or 24″ circular needles work best.
📝 Notions: Tapestry/darning needle (large eye, blunt tip), small crochet hook (Size G or H for fixing dropped stitches), measuring tape, small scissors, notebook, and pen.
Event Dates & Time:
📅 4-Week Series: Wednesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th, and October 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Please visit our website to register online & for more information on this series' pricing for members and non-members: https://www.artinlee.org/event/first-stitches-an-introduction-to-knitting/2026-09-16/
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10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
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