Hunt Valley, MD Knitting Lessons

Learn with confidence from a caring teacher who will inspire you with a lifelong 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.

Students are expected to provide all tools and materials but I will help you find what you need for your project. Recommend duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes.

Have a specific project in mind, or just want to pick up a new skill? Beginner level students will learn basic stitches and yarn properties. Starting projects will be selected from a variety scarves, hats, and small toys (referred to as amigurumi). More advanced students can choose to learn socks, gloves and to modify patterns, and eventually create their own. Knitting needles and yarn can be provided for a small extra fee, or a materials list will be provided for students to purchase their own supplies.

During this class you will become familiar with the basics of knitting. You will learn how to cast on and bind off. How to make hats and scarfs etc.

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?

I love knitting and teaching how to knit to all ages and all types of learners..

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.

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**

I have been knitting since I was 8 years old, and I love to try new patterns and yarns, and I especially love to teach! Learning to knit is fun and easy, and you'll pick up a great new hobby!

From beginner to expert level! I aim to teach you how to create quality products from start to finish.

You don’t have to be an expert knitter to create beautiful projects! My lessons are for beginner knitters.

With me, you will learn several stitches that are surprisingly easier than you may think! Some of the included skills learned will be:
Knit stitch
Purl stitch
Garter stitch
Wrap and turn
Decreasing and increasing stitches
And more!

Combining these basic skills will give you a basis for creating multiple pieces. I teach on straight kneedles.

Let’s have fun knitting!

Experienced teacher for 10 years, beginning to advanced levels. One customer said: "I am so pleased with my first class and am looking forward to part 2 next week! Brooke is very patient and has excellent communication and teaching skills. Within 5mins, I was able to walk myself through the steps of the knit stitch and even correct errors! Brooke was right there with me, but allowed me the opportunity to think through the steps I had just learned."
I have published knitwear designs with Vogue Knitting, Knitter's Magazine, Creative Knitting, as well as my own books Lovely Knitted Lace, More Lovely Knitted Lace, and the soon to be released Simply Shetland. Beginner knitters will be able to cast on and knit a scarf with a 1-hour lesson.