Knit Series: Beginner to Advanced. Lesson 2: Knit. Project: Cup Sleeve • Cozy
This is a series of one-time knitting classes. You can start at the beginning + progress thru the series lessons, or you can select any class in the series that suits your skill level. Every lesson has a new knitting stitch + project(s).
Sandra Clarke
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to the Beginner to Advanced Knitting Series. This is Lesson 2: Cast on. Garter stitch, Bind off, Sew project into a tube. 3-D Knit Project. Project: Cup Sleeve (cup cozy) This is an excellent lesson for students new to knitting. The project knits up quickly leaving students feeling successful upon completion of a functional + practical cup sleeve. Lesson 2 builds on the skills learned in Lesson 1 of this series. In Lesson 1, students learned to cast on, knit the garter stitch, and bind off. Lesson 2 is a longer project and student will learn to sew their knitting with yarn and a darning needle. Knitters can move on to the next level of knitting in Lesson 3: Knit Series: Beginner to Advanced. Knit + Purl. Project: Bunny. The skills learned in this class will allow students to make wash clothes, scarves, blankets, and more. Benefits of knitting. 1. Develops motor skills 2. Increases focus 3. Improve math skills 4. Builds self-esteem 5. Calms + relieves stress 6. Exercises your creative muscle 7. Balances right brain + left brain Studies have shown that hand knitting, along with other forms of needlework, provide several significant health benefits. These studies have found the rhythmic and repetitive action of hand knitting can help prevent and manage stress, pain and depression, which in turn strengthens the body’s immune system, as well as create a relaxation response in the body which can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, help prevent illness, and have a calming effect. Pain specialists have also found that hand knitting changes brain chemistry, resulting in an increase in ‘feel good’ hormones (i.e. serotonin and dopamine) and a decrease in stress hormones. Class Structure 1. Welcome + Introduction to the stitch + projects. 2. Explanation of the yarn + knitting needles. 3. Demonstration + practice of casting on stitches, knitting the basic garter stitch, binding off. 4. Continuous check in of students progress + questions. 5. Demonstration of how to complete projects outside of class. 6. Explanation of Lesson 3: Knit Series: Beginner to Advanced. Knit + Purl. Project: Bunny 7. Q+A New skills learned in this class: Cast on, Garter stitch, Bind off, Sewing with a darning needle. MATERIALS Bulky yarn and large knitting needles are recommended for this class. Weight: Super Bulky (6) Suggested Knitting Needle: 8.00 mm, US - 11 Large darning needle Scissors I look forward to meeting you in our online classroom. Thanks Sandra
Learning Goals
Students will build on to their casting on, knitting the garter stitch, binding off skills learned in Lesson 1. And add a new skill often used in knitting projects, sewing with a darning needle.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors will be used during class. Knitting needles have pointed ends. Darning needle is pointed.
Supply List
YARN Acrylic yarn is reasonably priced, easy to knit + comes in many pleasing colors. It washes up well + retains its shape. The brand of BULKY yarn doesn’t matter. It is easily found in stores + online. The yarn I use for the class is: Yarnspirations Bernat Softee Chunky Acrylic Yarn. SUPER BULKY (6) I purchased my 3.5 oz / 100 g skein of yarn from a chain store in Canada for under $4.00 KNITTING NEEDLES Size US - 11, 8 mm knitting needles are large knitting needles + perfect for new knitters. Easily found online + in craft + big box stores. Prices range from $5.00 + up. Although knitting needles are long, smaller hands manipulate them well with practice. DARNING NEEDLE A darning needle is similar to a sewing needle only larger + comes in metal or plastic.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.6
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Artist & Educator BIO
Zero-waste textile, fiber, paper artist and craftivist, Sandra Clarke, has been untangling skeins of yarn, repurposing fabric, and making useful shiny things for over 30 years. Born in the colourful, Celtic, Montreal neighbourhood of Griffintown, and educated in Montreal, New York, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Toronto, helped Sandra develop her eclectic style. Her textile, fiber, and paper arts and courses include; eco-printing, natural rust dyeing, quilting, embroidery, weaving, spinning, sewing, felting, crochet, knitting, junk journals, altered books, contemporary scrapbooking, and digital paper art. On the shiny arts side, she creates and teaches; fused glass, beaded trees of life, jewelry, and button making. Her art can be seen regularly in boutiques, galleries, and online. Sandra illustrations are featured in ecology themed coloring books that can be found on Amazon, art galleries, and in her courses. Nature themes are also explored in Sandra's illustrations, both graphic and by hand. Using Adobe Illustrator Sandra creates colourful, multi-patterned designs representing nature, ecological, community, steampunk, gothic, shabby chic, vintage, and journaling themes. Patterns are largely featured in Sandra’s art. She employs the Fibonacci Sequence, non-euclidean mathematics, and fractals in many of her art forms. She teaches art and art business courses online, in galleries and schools. Sandra gives traditional arts a contemporary life while still retaining practicality and function. Fueled by the fast-fashion rebellion, visible mending and craftivism, Sandra's zero-waste philosophy results in ethically made and thoughtfully re-fashioned textile, fibre, and paper art. Sandra's life and art was deeply affected by the death of her daughter, Emily, on January 1st, 2021 due to complications from her May 2019 heart transplant. Sandra lives with her husband and son, dividing her time between her home in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and her off-grid cabin-in-the-woods near Algonquin Park in Highlands East, Ontario.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class
