Knitting Club - Exploring New Knit Stitches
In this ongoing class, learners will increase their skills in the art of knitting and will learn a new stitch every other week.
Lori Ferguson-Borton
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing intermediate class, students will practice their knitting skills and learn new stitches. Each class is a "stand alone" class and students may join at any time. This class meets EVERY OTHER WEEK, giving students more time to work on their new stitches. See schedule below for dates! Knitting is such a great skill to learn, something that students can do for their whole life! In our "technology-centered" society, knitting gives young people something new to focus on and develop. Knitting also helps with critical thinking as students learn to do problem-solving with their knitting. Each class, students will be taught a new stitch. The class will be structured as a workshop where students will learn how to do something and then will practice what they learned. All stitch patterns in Knitting Club will be based on the knit and purl stitches and a written pattern will be provided. Students will practice the new stitch and develop a portfolio of stitches that they can use in their own projects. Some students may want to be in Knitting Club simply for social reasons, and that is a huge part of Knitting Club! It is always fun to be in a club with others who share our interests! Mrs. Borton is a very experienced and knowledgeable knitting teacher. She has taught hundreds of students to knit through her knitting club at her school, through her other jobs at local craft stores, and on Outschool. She is patient and encouraging with students. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE - This is an Intermediate Class! Before joining this class, students need to know how to do the knit and purl stitches and be comfortable switching between knit and purl in the same row, like what is done in ribbing. Students should also be comfortable doing a basic cable. It is recommended that students take another knitting class to learn the basics before joining Knitting Club. Please see Mrs. Borton's other class called, "Knitting Class - Learn How to Knit, Purl, and More" to learn the building blocks of knitting. Here is the schedule for class. Classes are held EVERY OTHER WEEK Dishcloth Series (cotton yarn recommended) September 3, 2024 - Textured Ridges Dishcloth September 17, 2024 - Barrels Dishcloth October 1, 2024 - Basic Diamonds Dishcloth Oct. 29, 2024 - Climbing Lattice Dishcloth Nov. 12, 2024 - Mini Cables Dishcloth Pocket pal Nov. 26, 2024 - Kitty Dec. 3, 2024 - Kitty Dec. 17, 2024 - Kitty Fun stitches series January 7, 2025 - Stamen Stitch January 21, 2025 - Drop Garter Stitch
Learning Goals
Students will explore their creativity and develop their skills as knitters by learning new stiches and stitch patterns.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need the following supplies: A pair of knitting needles - a size 9 or 10 At least one skein of yarn in a size 5 or 6, preferably in wool, wool-acrylic blend, or acrylic. If students want to use a smaller-sized yarn, like a size 4, and smaller needles (size 7-8), they are welcome to use those too!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Mrs. Borton has taught a regular knitting club for many years at her school, teaching hundreds of students how to knit. She has also taught knitting, quilting, and other hobbies at a local craft store, along with teaching knitting on Outschool Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-12 learners per class
