Newtown Parks and Rec Offers Knitting for Kids and Adults

From Newtown Parks and Recreation:

KIDS,TWEENS,TEENS BEG KNITTING Learn to knit! This is a class for kids,tweens and teens who would like to learn the art of knitting! No experience necessary. This is an eight week class where you learn all the basics and finish a fashionable knitted scarf! Experienced knitting teacher will get you knitting in no time, in a fun and creative way. Learn casting on, knitting, purling, fringe and more. Materials provided...including yarn, needles and more that you will keep for your own knitting!

ACTIVITY:217101 A Wednesdays, January 14 to March 45:30 - 6:30 pm AGE: 7 and up FEE: $145
LOCATION: Middle School, Queen StreetINSTRUCTOR: Nicole Christensen

KIDS,TWEENS,TEENS KNITTING If you’re ready to take your knitting to the next level, this class is for you! Learn to read and follow a pattern, check a gauge, try different types of needles (including circular) and more. We’ll create some fantastic, fun projects starting with an “oh so cute” hat! To start, students need to bring in US size 10 straight (long) needles and 150 yards of worsted weight yarn of their choice.

ACTIVITY:217102 A Thursdays, January 15 to March 55:30 - 6:30 pm AGE: 7 and up FEE: $125LOCATION: Middle School, Queen StreetINSTRUCTOR: Nicole Christensen

ADULT BEG KNITTING CIRCLEMake time for yourself and learn to knit! If you’ve always wanted to knit, but didn’t know where to start, or need to brush up on the basics this course is for you! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and more, creating a fashionable scarf as a start! (Knitting is a great hobby, that can be transported with you-knit at sports events, waiting rooms, using snippets of time)! Learn about different fibers, try out different types and sizes of needles and more! (Crochet basics will also be discussed). Students need to bring in a skein of bulky-weight yarn (such as Lion Wool-Ease) of their choice, and US size 10.5 or larger needles to start.

ACTIVITY:217103 A Wednesdays, January 14 to March 46:45 - 7:45 pm AGE: 18 and up FEE: $125
LOCATION: Middle School, Queen StreetINSTRUCTOR: Nicole Christensen

ADULT INT KNITTING CIRCLEFor those who can cast on and knit garter stitch, and are ready to build more skills. (or have completed the beginner course). Several projects will be created starting with an “oh so cute” hat that can be made in sizes from children to adults, as well as a seamless project “knitting in the round” on circular needles. In this comprehensive, step-by-step fun class, you’ll learn to read patterns, check gauge, master more difficult stitches (including cables) and more! Students need to bring in size 10 (long) straight needles and one skein (150 yards) of worsted weight yarn of their choice to start. Other materials needed will be discussed in class.
ACTIVITY:217104 A Thursdays, January 15 to March 56:45 - 7:45 pm AGE: 18 and up FEE: $125
LOCATION: Middle School, Queen StreetINSTRUCTOR: Nicole Christensen

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