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Get ready for fall by knitting your own customized, wool cowl!

In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl. We will start with a basic introduction to machine knitting and practice by making a small sample swatch. Then we will get to work knitting our own projects. Each student will have access to their own knitting machine for the entire class.

The best part about this class?? NO previous experience hand or machine knitting required!

All project materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to the class.

Interested in hosting one of these classes for a small group of friends or colleagues? Reach out on our Private Lesson page.

Prerequisites: NONE

Date and Time: This is a single 4-hour class. Please select your preferred date below.

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #304

**Please note that while The Cowl Class is beginner friendly, it is not a substitute for the Intro to Machine Knitting class. If you are interested in learning the foundational skills of machine knitting, please also consider attending the Intro Class.

Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating the techniques demonstrated. These techniques will include how to cast on and bind off your knitting, designing a striped pattern and how to create simple shaping at the selvedges of your fabric. The entire class uses a single bed machine. If you are also interested in learning to use the ribber attachment, please see our ribber class: Ribber Basics.

All materials will be provided.

Skills required: None. This is an introductory course.

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #304

Learn how to create ribs! In this class we will review how to fully operate a knitting machine with the ribber bed to create different types of fabrics. The class lessons will also include ribber fabric terminology and how to read and write cam diagrams to be able to take notes about your own swatches and designs. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating the techniques demonstrated.

All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: Intro to Machine Knitting Class, or have a basic understanding of how to use a knitting machine.

Date & Time: This class includes two sessions on consecutive Sundays. 9/13 & 9/20, 9:30-12:30.

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #304

Learn what a punchcard knitting machine does best: Patterning!

In this class, you will learn the different types of stitches achievable on a knitting machine and how you can use punchcards to easily program them into various patterns. Patterning will include miss stitches, tuck stitches and two-color fair isle designs. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating the techniques demonstrated. The entire class uses a single bed machine. If you are also interested in learning to use the ribber attachment, please see our ribber classe: Ribber Basics.

All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: Intro to Machine Knitting Class, or a basic understanding of how to use a knitting machine.

Date & Time: Saturday, September 5th, 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #304