*CLASS: Beginner Mittens THURSDAYS 10/17 & 10/24 6:00-8:00 pm

Photo credit: Tin Can Knits

Beginner Mittens

Get a head start on holiday gift giving with your first pair of mittens! 

Instructor: Mary Hanson

Cost: $40 plus Materials

Dates: Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm – October 17 & 24 (2 sessions)

Level: Prior to this class, you need to be able to cast on, knit in the round, purl, bind off and read a pattern. Advanced beginner. This class is for participants age 18+.

Skills: You will learn how to make a thumb gusset, pick up stitches and knit a thumb, and how to decrease at the top of the mitten.

*Please note: There will be a small amount of pre-work required for this class. You will cast on and knit the cuff prior to class, so we can dive right into learning the thumb gusset.

Pattern: “The World’s Simplest Mittens” by Tin Can Knits - free on Ravelry
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-worlds-simplest-mittens

Materials: 10% off with class purchase. Please purchase project yarn at Rose Yarn Co.

• Yarn: 1 skein worsted weight yarn. Recommended: 
  Malabrigo Rios, Cascade 220 SW Merino, Cascade 220 SW Wave, Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Ruby & Roses Worsted, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Berroco Vintage 
• Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) and Size 7 (4.5mm) 32” or 40" circular needle for magic loop OR DPNs
• Stitch markers
  
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
  
• Notepad and pen/pencil
  

Instructor Bio: Mary has been knitting for 35+ years. She has knit intarsia, stranded colorwork, and her favorite – lots and lots of socks! Mary loves all things creative, including spinning, weaving, jewelry making and dabbling in a variety of art media.