In this one-hour, private lesson, learners will be invited to learn anything and everything they want to know about beginner knitting. Knitting is a fun, wholesome, artistic, and surprisingly intellectual hobby. Young knitters will be amazed watching their simple yarn and needles turn into a piece of fabric made by their own, two hands.

This fun, relaxed, learner-paced, and mostly learner-led class aims to introduce young learners to the world of knitting. Of course, there are some steps that have to be learned in a certain order, but other than that students are welcome to learn the other aspects of knitting in whatever order they like. They are also welcome to find a knitting pattern or specific project they'd like to make and I'll do my best to work through it with them. If they'd rather review something we've already covered, that's fine too. This class is to help young knitters build up the knowledge and understanding they need to set out on their own in this new and rewarding skill. 

I've listed this as a one-time class so it works more easily with students' schedules. They are welcome to come as many times as they like and continue to build on their skills, or just come once and ask whatever questions they may have. I've also made it available for auto-scheduling by parents if that works better for you.

I have a second camera focused on my hands to make it easier to see what I'm doing, and I also have a Canva slideshow with step-by-step pictures for students who learn better that way. If they need it at any point during class, just ask and I will spotlight whichever they feel helps them most! I will also provide a pdf containing the slides from the slideshow as well as some extra information on beginner knitting in the classroom page after class is over.
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My Teaching Style:

Demonstration and communication are my favorite tools to use in class. Knitting is a very hands-on skill, and I feel this class would work well for homeschoolers and unschoolers, as well as any student who just learns better kinesthetically.

I generally try to keep students unmuted and they are welcome to ask questions at any time or to just talk while they practice something new.

I also have a second camera, which will be pointed at my work surface, to give students a clear view of what I'm doing. But if they'd like to see it from another angle, by all means, just ask!
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Class expectations:

As is Outschool policy, I do not allow bullying or teasing. Everyone is welcome in my classroom and learning is always something to be encouraged.
I do not ask students to remain on camera for more than the initial class check-in required by Outschool policy, but being able to see will help me help them with the trickier parts of this subject.
If your learner has any unique needs to be accomodated, please let me know! I'm happy to help and want this class to be as fun and imaginative as possible for every student.
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Required Experience:

Before starting this lesson, students should be able to move their fingers individually. If a student is not quite dextrous enough to move each of their fingers on its own, they are still welcome to take these lessons regardless. Practice makes perfect, after all! But, it may take them a little longer than others to progress.