Online Class: Knitting 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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11Lessons
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10Exams &
Assignments -
2,077Students
have taken this course -
4Hours
average time -
0.4CEUs
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. So join the fun!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1- Knitting History and Tools of the Trade
Lesson 1 Video
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Lesson 2- Getting Started
Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: How to Make a Slip Knot
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Lesson 3- Casting On
Lesson 3 Video
Review Article: How to Cast On Stitches
Review Video: Cast On - Slow Version
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Lesson 4- Knitting in Two Stitches
Review Article: Should I Learn English or Continental Knitting? Or Both?
Lesson 5- Knit Stitch
Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: How to Knit the Knit Stitch
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Lesson 6- Purl Stitch
Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: How to Knit the Purl Stitch
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Lesson 7- Binding Off
Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: How to Bind Off
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Lesson 8- Basic Combinations and Reading Instructions
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Read a Chart; How to Read a Knitting Pattern
Lesson 9- Other Techniques
Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: Knitting Techniques and Tips
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Lesson 10- Putting it All Together
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Lesson 11- Finishing Your Projects
Lesson 11 Video
Take Poll: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize 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.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "It was all helpful." -- Linda P.
- "The instructor and the course inspired me to be creative. Also inspired me in idea's on making my own beaded stitch markers in the future." -- Charlesa Kaye R.
- "I like that I finished the course having completed a knitted object." -- Janet Q.
- "I thought this was a fun and great learning experience for a beginner to learn how to knit." -- Donna S.
- "The entire course was well constructed. Thank you very much it was a pleasure." -- Rosemarie L.
- "The course is interesting and encourages me to continue knitting." -- Beatrice N.