Fiber Arts
Knitting: Beginnings and Ends
Learn the best ways to start and end a knitting project, depending on its purpose.
Meeting Times
- Mon, 10/16/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon, 10/16/2023
Closed
About
There are so many different ways to begin and end a knitted piece, but which method is right for which project? You will learn about different methods of casting on and casting off, and which is best in which circumstance based on the type of project that you are making and the yarn you're using. We also will talk about finishing knitted pieces, including weaving in ends and blocking.
Details
- Skill Level: All levels, you should be comfortable knitting and purling.
Project
Students will come away from this class with a sample of different cast ons and cast offs, and an understanding of when each is appropriate.
Materials
- Teacher will provide handouts and yarn to make samples.
- Students should bring a 24" or longer size 8 circular needle, a tapestry needle, and a 5mm crochet hook.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Betsy Hagestedt
Betsy has been working with fiber since she was in elementary school, having learned to sew and knit from her mom. As an anthropologist, she uses her fiber practice as a means of connecting with people from other cultures, embracing the universal nature of fiber arts. Knitting gradually became her specialization due to its portability as she began to travel around the world. You can see some of her fiber experiments on her Instagram feed at behestknits.
