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Love for Looms: Double-Knitting (7-11 Yo)
Teacher Lizzie (ThD, TESOL)
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)
In this one-time, small-group class, young loom-knitters will learn and practice a new skill in the art: how to double-knit, which creates a piece of fabric that essentially has two front sides, perfect for making warm blankets and scarves.
Class experience
In this lesson, students will be learning how to double-knit a piece of fabric. This will create a single piece of fabric that is basicly the same as making two of the same piece and sewing them back-to-back, but they'll be interwoven throughout. Double-knit fabric is thicker and warmer than single-knit fabric and has a more finished look when used to make things where the back can be clearly seen, such as blankets and scarves. Please note that double-knitting only works on a long...
Students will improve their fine motor skills as they learn and practice various ways to hold their loom and hook, tie knots, and manipulate their yarn. They will also have a chance to improve their social skills as they interact with other, young loom knitters.
I have been loom knitting since 2011 and have been in love with it ever since. I have written many of my own patterns, converted patterns over from needle knitting, and have even taught several of my friends how to loom knit (including my crocheting mom). I look forward to seeing your learners grow their confidence in this new and underrated skill.
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will need: • A long knitting loom (The rectangular kind, not the round kind.) [Usually around $7-$25, depending on quality, where you buy it, and how many looms are in the set. If you're not sure what shape you need, this is a good example, https://www.joann.com/boye-long-loom-set/8373250.html] • A loom knitting hook (Usually comes with a knitting loom) • At least one color of yarn (Any size or material will work) • A pair of scissors • [Optional] A yarn needle (Not a sewing needle, this will be bigger with a much larger eye. A knitting loom usually comes with a plastic one)
Students will be using scissors to cut yarn. Younger students and students with difficulties that could make this a danger to them should have an adult closeby for assistance. (Please remember that Outschool policy requires parents and guardians to stay out of view of the camera.) Students will also have the option to work with a yarn needle, but yarn needles are much bigger than sewing needles and the tip is blunt, so it doesn't split the yarn. Also, most loom knitting kits come with a plastic yarn needle, to make it safer.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)
Hi, my name is Lizzie Casey. I love teaching reading, literature, knitting, crafts, and social club classes. I have a Doctorate in Biblical Theology from Carolina College of Theology, a 120-Hour TESOL Certificate, and training in teaching science...
Group Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class
