This course meets three Sundays in October from 10-11am; note that there is NO CLASS on October 18. The class dates are 10/4, 10/11 and then 10/25 in order to skip class the weekend of the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. This is likely the last offering of Next Step Knitting for 2026.

Know the basics of knitting but not quite ready to tackle the more advanced stuff covered in Beyond Beginner Knitting like cables, lace and reading charts? Next Step Knitting is the perfect stepping stone between our two classes: Knitting Newbies and Beyond Beginner Knitting. In Next Step Knitting we’ll cover some techniques to get you well on your way with all you need to know to make a simple beginner hat pattern.

You’ll learn:

• How to knit in the round (both small and large circumference)

• Basics of reading a pattern

• How to fix your mistakes 

• How to read your knitting (aka what did I do here?) 

• Basic decreases

• Weaving in ends

In Next Step knitting, we’ll focus on building a skill each class, while working on a simple hat project. There will be class time to trouble shoot your project. 

Class 1. Knitting in the round and how to read a pattern.

Class 2. Fix your mistakes and read your knitting 

Class 3. Decreases, small circumference knitting in the round (either dpns or magic loop) weaving in ends. 

Required Skills: This is not a learn to knit class. Please have taken our Knitting Newbies course or have equivalent skills before joining us for this course. 

You must already know how to:

• Cast on

• Knit

• Purl 

• Bind off 

Course fee: $75

Teacher: Barbara McCormick

Materials needed:

• 150 yards of worsted weight yarn

• US 6 16 inch circular needles and either US 6 DPN or 32 inch circular

• Stitch markers

• Darning needle

• A copy of the pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-bakers-hat. Please print this out before you come. We do not have a printer at the shop.

• Optional: measuring tape, row counter

During your course, you may shop with a 10% discount on full-price items (some limited items are excluded from this discount) on the dates your class meets.

Minimum 2 people to confirm the class, maximum of 6 students total. If we don’t reach the minimum of two students by 3 days before the date of the first class we’ll refund your purchase in full. Read and understand our Class Policies here.

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