Online Class: Knitting 101
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
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.
Course Requirements
Course Topics
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
Course Materials
Grading Policy
Learning Outcomes
- Know the history of knitting.
- Prepare for knitting.
- Demonstrate purling and binding off.
- Demonstrate checking your gauge, combinations and ribbing.
- Demonstrate knitting in the round and alternate needles, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 100 |
| Lesson 1 Assignment | 5 |
| Lesson 2 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 3 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 5 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 6 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 7 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 9 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 10 Assignment | 10 |
| Lesson 11 Assignment | 10 |
| Total Points: | 185 |
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