Newton Upper Falls, MA Knitting Lessons

Learn with confidence from a caring teacher who will inspire you with a life long love of knitting.

Are you just a beginner? Do you need a little help understanding a new pattern or technique? Want to improve your finishing techniques to make your sweater the envy of all your friends?

Have you seen a project on Ravelry or Pinterest that you just love but are afraid it is beyond your skill level? Don't worry, you can call on me anytime to get you through a tough spot. I will even help you find, fix and prevent mistakes.

I have been knitting since I was a teenager back in the mid '80s. I am a published designer, CYC Certified Instructor with over 9 years teaching experience inspiring beginners and experienced knitters.

Recommend duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes.

With the knitting lessons, we'll start out learning how to prepare your piece, read basic patterns, learn how to cast on and off. We'll go through the basic stitches (knit and purl), and how to use them to make a scarf.

As with crocheting, I can teach a range of students, from those with the beginning desire to learn to students wishing to hone specific techniques. My favorite techniques include in the round and double pointed needles, because who doesn't want to learn to avoid more sewing?

Patty teaches nationally at guilds & knitting shows around the country such as Vogue Knitting LIVE, Knit and Crochet Show, and STITCHES. She specializes in knitting techniques and teaching the "why", not just the "how" in her pursuit of teaching the mindful knitter.

Students will be able to knit a sweater., beany cap., mittens., and many more....

I started knitting to help with my tremors and it didn't take log for it to turn into a love and passion. I knit everything (socks, dresses, hats, scarves, sweaters, shawls, blankets, and baskets, and more). I love teaching different styles and techniques of knitting and the history behind them. I currently am knitting for an online store that supplies clothing and decor to varies high end retail stores and have pop up locations in Boston, MA.

For beginner knit classes you will learn cast on, knit, purl, cast off as well as other useful info pertaining to yarns, needles, pattern reading etc.
**Please select the 240 minute package**

For advanced knitting techniques I offer three 2hr packages. Each package covers one topic. The topics are Lace, Cables/Slip stitches, Sock techniques, Entrelac, Knitting in the round.
**Please select one 120 min package per topic you would like to learn**

Hi, I can teach you the basics of knitting. knitting is a very enjoyable craft with a smooth repetitive motion which can be mastered more quickly than you may think. I can teach european style knitting as well as the traditional American method. Hope to see you very soon.

Learn how to knit from someone who absolutely LOVES to knit and will inspire you with this artistic hobby.

Are you a beginner that just knows what yarn is? Do you want to know how to read a pattern or how to do a new technique? Do you want to learn how to read what the labels mean on the yarn or what it means to check your gage? Have you found a pattern in a book or online that you are excited to try? Have you made a mistake in your project and you need help or your project doesn't look quite right? You can call me anytime and I will help you through it. I have been there and I will be there to ensure you get to the finish line of your project.