Waltham, 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.

Learn to knit basics
Hand Made Washcloths - In this beginners class Karen Jacobson will teach you how to cast on, knit, yarn over and bind off to create a homemade wash cloth. You bring yarn (4 1/2 oz. skein of sugar and cream 100% Cotton yarn) and needles (pair size 7 or 8, short ones are easier to work with) and you leave with the pattern and the know how to begin your own projects. This pattern can be easily converted to make other items, from table runners to scarves.
Hand Made Slippers and Baby Booties - Learn to knit and purl. In this more advanced class Karen Jacobson will review knitting basics (cast on, knit, bind off) and will teach you how to purl and make pom-poms to create a pair of homemade baby booties. You bring yarn (2 oz skein 4 ply worsted weight Cotton yarn) and needles (pair 10 1/2) and you leave with the pattern and the know how to begin making your own slippers. This pattern can be easily converted to make adult size slippers as well.

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.

Whether you are a total beginner or looking to learn new knitting techniques, I am here to help! You can choose from standard lesson plans I have developed or we'll work together to make customized lessons to master a specific skill or complete a project.

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.

Currently a pattern designer for Red Heart yarns, I've been teaching knitting and crochet professionally for six years. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to knit and purl and as time goes on you'll be able to make whatever wonderful project you can dream up, from sweaters to stuffed animals. I typically use my own teaching materials supplemented by some handouts from the Craft Yarn Council. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

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.