Knitting for Beginners *In-Person*

In this introductory course, we will practice the two foundational knitting stitches: knit and purl. Once comfortable with these stitches, students will learn and practice casting on, binding off, knitting in the round, and shaping techniques with increasing and decreasing stitches. Other topics include exploring different fibers and types of yarn, choosing materials wisely for different projects, and correcting common mistakes. With these newly acquired skills, students will be ready to whip up birthday and holiday gifts for friends and family as well as special projects for themselves. Instructor: Laura Broach

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Instructor

Laura Broach is a Cambridge Public School teacher who has been passionate about knitting for almost her entire life. Her favorite yarns are natural fibers, like alpaca and merino, and she especially loves discovering beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Her favorite colors to use are blue and green – and sometimes a pop of orange. Her favorite items to knit are sweaters, socks, hats, shawls, and mittens; and she wears only hand-knit socks in the winter. Finally, her favorite places to knit are boats, trains, and planes; on the beach; on her patio or porch; and, most often, on her sofa with her labradoodle Luca curled up nearby.