Beginner Knitting Retreat - January 14th and 15th at Apple Yarns
This retreat is for people who have never picked up a pair of needles before. Knit a hat, the goal is to complete your hat and learn cables. Hat can be done in multiple sizes and there are 2 choices of yarn. All meals and materials are included and 12 hours of instruction, guidance and inspiration. Adults only.
What you learn:
- How to use circular and double-point needles
- Cast on, Bind off
- How to change colors
- Knit and Purl
- Cable
- Change needle size and how to use double-point needles
- K2Tog
- Weave in ends
- Blocking
What’s Included:
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Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Continental Breakfast on Sunday
- Snacks
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Aluminum water bottle and stickers when you complete a skill set
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Goody Bag with
- Ultra Alpaca Chunky or Vintage Chunky
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Needles, 9 x 16, 11x 16, DPN 10
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Cable Needle
- Stitch Marker
For our out-of-town friends, we suggest
- Four Points by Sheraton in Bellingham, 3 miles from Apple Yarns
Saturday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Lunch
- Learn to Knit and Purl - Begin your hat
Saturday - 5:30pm, no-host dinner (location to be announced) bring your knittingSunday - 9am to 3pm, continental breakfast and lunch
- Learn Cables
- Finish your hat
Sticker Presentation
