Nancy Bates – Workshop 1

Beginning Hat Knitting

Read Tania Marshall’s post on why everyone should consider signing up for one of Nancy’s workshops.

Are you new to knitting in the round or reading a chart? This is the class for you. In this 3 hour, hands-on workshop you’ll come away with the skills you need to knit a hat with ease.

We’ll cover all the basics including:
– Knitting in the round
– Joining in the round
– Reading a chart
– Jog-less stripes
– Using double pointed needles
– Weaving in ends

Format: Lecture and hands-on workshop

Length of Class: 3 hours

Level of Experience: Beginner. Basic knitting. Knit/purl; cast-on.

Homework: None

Materials and Supplies Needed for Class:
Pattern – You will be using Nancy’s Grand Canyon design for this class. The pattern is available on Ravelry or Nancy Bates’ Website, or in her book Knitting the National Parks.

Yarn – You have the option to purchase the pattern and yarn needed ahead of time on your own or to purchase a kit from Nancy in the class. (Kit pricing: $35 without pattern; $38 with printed pattern. Cash only.) Be sure your yarn is wound and ready to knit.

Needles –
US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular knitting needles
US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular knitting needles
US size 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs)

Other supplies –
4 stitch markers (three of one color and one of another color)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pen or pencil for making notes, if desired.

Class Size: 20

Cost: $30 for members ($65 for non-members which includes Guild Membership).

How to Register: Email Programs AT SanDiegoKnitters DOT com (Note: to use Guild email addresses, you’ll need to change the AT and DOT to appropriate symbols and eliminate any spaces. Guild email addresses are not clickable.) –  Be sure to include your name, the name of the workshop, your email address and a telephone number. The confirmation email will include where to mail your check.

Or register in person at in-person Guild meetings. Credit card payments are in-person only via a Square swipe (a small service fee will be added.)

** Reminder: Checks are to be made payable to San Diego North Coast Knitters Guild (payee name must be written out in full.) Please write name and date of the workshop on your check.

Cancellation Policy: Please notify us as early as possible if you need to cancel your workshop registration. Refund of the workshop fee requires a cancellation notification at least 48 hours in advance of the workshop. Fees cannot be refunded for cancellations with less than 48 hours advance notice.

Location: Encinitas Community Center, Room 118, location details below.

Learn more about Nancy Bates and the October 1 Guild meeting here.