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Course Description
This course is designed to teach the basics of knitting – including those knitters that might need a little refresher course. Whether you have just a little or no knowledge of knitting – this course is for you. Seven lessons provide history, discussion of the tools and how to read and understand patterns and color charts. There are four projects in all – including three designed just for the beginner! The fourth project carries you through three lessons adding to your abilities with each new chapter. This allows you to build your skills and to learn more than just the basics.
After the basics are addressed and you feel comfortable with knit and purl, the final three lessons teach the knitter how to add color and texture through varied yarn and stitch instructions. The course is arranged to use simple tasks to improve your newly acquired or refreshed skill set. They are easy to understand and easy to replicate.
Pictures are provided along with step by step written explanations. Consistent knitting lingo is used to throughout, so there is no need to re-learn your lessons each time. This makes it easier and more fun for you to learn to knit.
Learn from the best in just a few days you will be ready to tackle all kinds of new knitting adventures.
Course Requirements
The course is open to everyone. No knitting experience required.There are no required books. All material will be given online and through netlinks. You'll need a high school reading level though.
Course Topics
- "font-family: ">Lesson 1: Knitting History and Tools of the Trade
- "font-family: ">Lesson 2: Let's Start Knitting
- "font-family: ">Lesson 3: Purling and Binding Off
- "font-family: ">Lesson 4: Checking Your Gauge, Combinations and Ribbing
- "font-family: ">Lesson 5: Your First Projects
- "font-family: ">Lesson 6: Knitting in the Round and Alternate Needles
- "font-family: ">Lesson 7: Change it Up
- "font-family: ">Lesson 8: Mores Stitches and Avoiding Problems
- "font-family: ">Lesson 9: Putting it All Together
Course Materials
All the reading material required to complete this course is included. It is recommended that you borrow or purchase needles in US size 7 along with a medium weight (4) yarn. This will be easiest to handle for these lessons and can be found in any craft and hobby store.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a practice assignment and lesson review quiz that will directly apply what you have learned.
Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.