For the past month or so, I've been teaching a private class of ladies how to knit. It has the feel of a home party (think Mary Kay or Pampered Chef) without the pressure to buy anything because we simply set up a time that works for everyone, meet at one of their home's and I teach them for 2 - 3 hours how to knit new stitches or new patterns to make off their wish list. They pay me a set rate for each "class" or meeting. I think it is a win-win for everyone.
So far we have had 3 or 4 classes in which we have learned how to cast on & knit; purl, rib (knit 2, purl 2), and short rows (we made an ear warmer); and then cast off & use circular needles.
Tuesday we finished up their circular needle hats and introduced double point needles to finish off the top of the hats. I am so proud to see how far along they have come! They even mastered the seam to sew up the top seamlessly!
Before we ended, we cast on double point needles (which is definitely tricky to get started) for our fingerless gloves. I can't wait to see how they do when we come to the thumb (in our next class). I'm sure they will master it easily. :)
So far we have had 3 or 4 classes in which we have learned how to cast on & knit; purl, rib (knit 2, purl 2), and short rows (we made an ear warmer); and then cast off & use circular needles.
Tuesday we finished up their circular needle hats and introduced double point needles to finish off the top of the hats. I am so proud to see how far along they have come! They even mastered the seam to sew up the top seamlessly!
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| Two of the 3 ladies with their finished hats; So proud & talented! |
Before we ended, we cast on double point needles (which is definitely tricky to get started) for our fingerless gloves. I can't wait to see how they do when we come to the thumb (in our next class). I'm sure they will master it easily. :)
