Knitting Foundations & Fundamentals

Welcome to Knitting Foundations & Fundamentals!

This is where to start to master the knitting basics that will set you up to knit whatever your heart desires. The course consists of four in-person classes, access to online instructions, and a resources library set up to help you continue your skill building.

Agenda: In the first class, you will learn the knit stitch, and practice on a set of needles with the stitches already cast on. At the second class, you will learn to cast-off those stitches (finish the edge and remove the fabric from the needles), cast-on a new piece, and follow basic instructions to make a small object. The third week, you will learn to increase and decrease stitches, creating a shape on the diagonal. And in the final week, you will learn the purl stitch, giving you the ability to create a variety of fabric textures. You’ll also receive free patterns and learn how to create your own.

Materials: Initial materials (knitting needles, yarn, etc.) will be provided at the first class. There will also be a basket of donated yarn to choose from for the coming projects. If you’d like, you are also welcome to acquire your own materials, using the provided guidelines (i.e. thickness of yarn that is compatible with the project and needles).

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The Next Session Starts in February 2026

Schedule: The next class begins on Thursday, February 5th, at 6 PM, and will run each Thursday in February. Because the skills are progressed and each class is structure to build on the last, please plan to come to each class in the course. The location will be near S St & 29th in Midtown / Newton Booth.

Class size: At this time I can take about 6 students. If there is more interest, I will see if I can secure an assistant so that everyone gets adequate hands-on help.

RSVP: You can email me or message me through Signal (where we will have our class group chat)

Email: workingyarns (at ) onenetbeyond . org

Signal: ( at ) stephanie . 119

If you send me a DM, please specify the class so that I know it’s not a spam message – thanks!

This class is provided by Sacramento Free School, and is on the Spring 2026 Calendar. The calendar updates on January 25th, so be sure to check out all of the classes!

Hope to see you there!

Stephanie