Course Syllabus: Knitting 101

This course is designed to teach beginners the basics of knitting but it is also useful to those knitters that might need a refresher class. Whether you have just a little or no knowledge of knitting – this course is for you. Eleven lessons provide history, discussion of the tools, how to read and understand patterns and color charts, and of course how to start knitting. This course will finish up with some simple knitting projects to practice and complete.

Written instructions, pictures and video demonstrations will help teach the knitting process. Consistent knitting lingo is used 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.

Learning how to knit has never been simpler and in just a few days you will be ready to tackle all kinds of new knitting adventures.

This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required. 

Lesson 1- Knitting History and Tools of the Trade

Lesson 2- Getting Started

Lesson 3- Casting On

Lesson 4- Knitting in Two Stitches

Lesson 5- Knit Stitch

Lesson 6- Purl Stitch

Lesson 7- Binding Off

Lesson 8- Basic Combinations and Reading Instructions

Lesson 9- Other Techniques

Lesson 10- Putting it All Together

Lesson 11- Finishing Your Projects

All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class .

Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with one assignment. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to: