How To Knit in the Round - Hat
Learn how to knit in the round! Anything from hats to socks to sweaters requires this skill. This class will cover; pattern reading, joining in the round, ribbing, decreasing, increasing, magic circle and double pointed needle work. All these skills build on what a beginner would have learned to prepare you to knit things like sweaters and socks! Knitting the in round is a versatile and necessary tool in your knitting tool belt! Students need to be familiar with the knit stich and the purl stitch and at least introduced to casting on and binding off. Check out our knitting for beginners if you still need these skills!
Included with the class:
Pattern: The Giving Hat by Purl Soho (free to be provided in print out to students)
Stitch Markers
Student Provided Supplies:
Size 7 circular needles @12-16", Size 7 double pointed needles, and 100-195yds of worsted yarn (see sizing chart)
Sizing: Measure the circumference of your head
Head circumference in inches: Extra Small 16-18", Kid Small 18-22", Adult Small/Medium 20-22", Adult Medium/Large22-24"
Extra Small: 115 yards worsted weight yarn
Kid Small: 136 yards worsted weight yarn
Adult Small/Medium: 165 yards worsted weight yarn
Adult Medium Large: 195 yards worsted weight yarn
Craft Raccoon is dedicated to making our classes affordable to our communities. If you need financial aid to afford this class, you may use the coupon code Solidarity1 at checkout for a 25% discount, or the code Solidarity2 for a 50% discount. If you would like to request a full scholarship you can email [email protected]