Knitting 101- Learn How to Make a Knit Beanie

The Nest is a sustainable fashion collective on a mission to fight the toxic cycle of overconsumption and textile waste through our decluttering services, secondhand store, community events, and educational workshops.Together, we inspire authenticity and sustainability by shifting mindsets, encouraging slow consumption, and ultimately diverting textile waste out of landfills.Based in Providence, RI.

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Learn the basics of knitting in Knitting 101!

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In knitting 101, participants will learn the basics of knitting, pattern reading and project planning. In this 5 week class, we will learn two knit stitches and work on a knit beanie! The ideal attendee is someone who has never picked up knitting needles.

Who you are: You are brand new to knitting, and do not have any prior experience. Everyone is welcome!Class Structure: Hands-on knitting class with textile expert Keelin Maloney. Keelin will work one on one with participants and give several demonstrations and written instructions weekly. You will meet with 7 other learners once a week for 5 weeks!Class Curriculum:Meeting one: Holding needles, casting on. Go over knit stitch Meeting two: Practice knit stitch, go over purl stitch. Meeting three: Practice counting rows, go over patterns. Meeting four: Knit base of hat Meeting five: Complete hat!This course's classes are: Sunday 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 and 11/16 from 4pm-6pm.What to Bring:Paper and pen for counting, scissors.What's Provided:Yarn, knitting needles, and patterns. Participants should bring scissors and notes to class.Outcomes: Participants will create a knit pompom beanie in a jersey knit stitch. They will gain foundational knitting skills needed to explore new projects and patterns! * No refund is given for any missed classes in the course. It is your responsibility to come to each class. If a class needs to be missed you can communicate with Keelin.

Meet your teacher <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keelinit.textiles/" title="https://www.instagram.com/keelinit.textiles/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Keelin Maloney</a>Keelin is a Providence native, textile lover, and host of our knitting club! She has a background in hand knitting, machine knitting, weaving and natural dyeing. Her years in fine art school have lead her to create knit collections and participate in local sustainable fashion projects.

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