{"product_id":"beginning-knitting","title":"Beginning Knitting Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Anne Derby\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturdays: October 31 and November 7 and 14, 2026; 11:45 am-1:15 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adult beginners: learn to knit in the Continental style, with yarn held in the left hand. We will use the Churchmouse \"Stitch-Sampler Hand Warmers\" pattern, which is included in the cost of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first session, you'll learn the long tail cast on and the knit stitch. In the second session, the purl stitch will be introduced as we move from the cuff to the body of the hand-warmer. In the last session, you'll learn how to bind off and seam your mitts using mattress stitch in both garter and stockinette stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn order to keep moving forward, it is expected that knitting \"homework\" will be completed each week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 yards of smooth, worsted weight yarn in a light color; we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarn.com\/yarn\/back-in-stock-with-new-colors-kelbourne-woolens-germantown\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKelbourne Woolens Germantown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS size 8 knitting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 locking stitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry\/darning needle for seaming and weaving in ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials are available for purchase at the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main\" class=\"large-9 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-box\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-1396\" class=\"post-1396 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarn.com\/about-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Policy -\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasks are optional in the classroom and in the shop, but please respect your fellow students and wear a mask if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms like coughing, runny nose, or sneezing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds or store credits for pre-paid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hillsborough Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67921606639845,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/7466\/6213\/files\/27BF943A-1C7A-4087-88C2-083B98FC5274.jpg?v=1793308240","url":"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarnshop.myshopify.com\/products\/beginning-knitting","provider":"Hillsborough Yarn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}