Beginner Machine Knitting

Service Description

Ages 14+ · No experience required · Standard & Bulky Machine Editions Ever wondered how a cone of yarn becomes a finished hat or scarf in an afternoon? In this hands-on beginner class, you'll learn to operate a Brother flatbed knitting machine from the ground up — no prior knitting experience needed, just curiosity. What You'll Learn This isn't just "push the carriage and hope." You'll walk away actually understanding how your machine works: - How stitches are formed — the real mechanics behind every knit and purl, demonstrated by hand before you see it at speed on the machine - Machine anatomy — needle beds, carriage, tension dial, sinker plate, and every part you'll touch, explained - Yarn selection — which weights and fibers work best for your machine, and how to test any mystery yarn with the wrap-per-inch method - Machine setup from scratch — mounting, threading, tension settings, and the safety basics every student needs - Casting on — three methods (e-wrap, waste yarn, and latch-tool), so you know which to use and why - Tension & swatching — why a 10-minute swatch saves hours of frustration, and how to read your fabric like a pro - A real finished project — you'll choose between a ribbed hat or a striped scarf, and knit it start to finish using everything you've learned - Casting off & finishing — seaming, blocking, and weaving in ends so your project looks professionally made You'll Leave With - A finished, wearable project you made yourself - A tension swatch and notes to reference for your next project - The confidence to set up and run the machine independently - A working knowledge of the ribber and what it makes possible Why Take This Class Machine knitting is having a real moment — makers, small designers, and craft entrepreneurs are using these machines to create things you simply can't buy anywhere else. Whether you want to make gifts for the people you love, explore a new creative outlet, or eventually build something of your own, this class is where it starts. This class is also the required first step for our Knitting Studio Membership and private one-on-one trainings — so even if you're planning to dive deeper later, this is where you begin. Limited class size to ensure hands-on attention for every student.