Have you ever thought ‘I’d love to know how to knit but it seems so hard!’? If so - that’s a class for you! In this short class for absolute knitting beginners you’ll join me to learn 5 basic knitting techniques while creating your first full easy knitting project in a matter of a few hours - a scrunchie!

Unlike a popular belief, knitting isn’t reserved for winter only and I warmly invite you to follow along with me to create your first knit accessory that you can wear all-year-long. Scrunchie is a perfect project to learn a few techniques at once and enjoy your first handmade accessory - even in the warmer seasons!

In the lessons you’ll learn:

What tools you need to actually start knitting
How many stitches to cast on for your scrunchie
How to cast on, knit, purl and bind off in flat knitting
How to sew together knit fabric both vertically and horizontally
Customizing your scrunchie

This is a quick class for absolute knitting beginners - you don’t need to have any previous knitting experience! With the smallest knitting project, a scrunchie, you’ll be able to get to know 5 basic knitting techniques, dip your toes and find out if knitting would be your new passion in a matter of hours. If you enjoy the knitting process - yay! - you’ll already know a few basic techniques to tackle next easy beginner projects!

Knitting is a wonderful, relaxing and practical craft you can enjoy in your spare time to wind down after work, or be a part of realizing your sustainable life approach - to knit a wardrobe from quality, responsibly sourced materials. It will also allow you to create thoughtful, handmade gifts for your close ones, or maybe even start a small handknit business in the future.

To knit your scrunchie you’ll need:

1 skein of yarn (50 g) - any yarn weight (in class I’m using worsted weight yarn)
5 mm (US 8) knitting needles - either straight, or circular with 60-80 cm (24-32”) cord
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Hair tie (store-bought, 1 hair tie per scrunchie)

I’ve also prepared for you a class quick guide with linked materials recommendations, quick step-by-step reference to calculate your cast on stitches and potential customizations and a few beginner-friendly stitch proposals.

Let’s get started! I can’t wait to see what you create!

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Sandra Austoni

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