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Knitting - Level 2

Beginner Level

2025-01-21 10:15:00 2025-01-21 11:45:00 America/New_York Knitting - Level 2 Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Tuesday, January 21
10:15am - 11:45am

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides.

  • Class Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Age Requirements: 13-Adult, 11-12 with accompanying adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Let's Knit Level 1
  • Required Skills: Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

Optional Materials: Materials are provided for this class. Students may bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Yarn: Size 5/bulky weight yarn, preferably in a light color to see stitches
  • Needles: Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles

Note: Knitting skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to knitting? Check out Let's Knit Level 1.

Level Description
Beginner Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.
Confident Beginner Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns.
Intermediate Someone who can follow most patterns with ease, is able to read stitches and charts, and to whom working in the round is no longer a challenge.
Advanced Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferences, substitute yarn, and produce neat results consistently in flat, round, lace, and three-dimensional projects.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | knit | fiberarts |

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

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Sun, Oct 18 Closed

About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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