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Beginner Knitting Classes Chicago

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Learn the basics of knitting in beginner knitting classes in Chicago, where you can discover essential techniques like casting on, knitting stitches, and binding off.

2 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 2 classes live online are available.

Intro to Knitting

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Experience the joy and satisfaction of learning a new skill with our Intro to Knitting course at the Discovery Center. This beginner-friendly class offers hands-on learning, visual aids, and personalized assistance to help you master the art of knitting. Walk away with a finished project and a newfound passion for this timeless craft.

(279) Beginner 16 and older

Pajama Pants in Knit on a Serger

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the joy of sewing your own comfortable lounge pants and shorts using a serger. Suitable for all sewing levels, this class provides expert guidance to create sleepwear as soft as your favorite tee. Don't miss out on this fun and practical sewing experience!

(8) All levels 18 and older
$59

3 sessions

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Chunky Knit Blanket

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn the art of creating your own cozy and stylish blanket using a no-needles knitting process in this online class. With a DIY craft kit delivered to your door, you'll have all the materials you need to make a snuggly throw blanket. This workshop is perfect for beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to create the blanket of your dreams.

(4) All levels 13 and older
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Chunky Knit a Square Pillow

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn how to make your own cozy chunky knit pillow from the comfort of your own home! In this online class, you'll use jumbo-sized yarn and your own hands to create a trendy and super-soft pillow. With a DIY craft kit delivered straight to your door, this is the perfect activity for anyone looking for a fun and easy craft idea.

(4) All levels 13 and older
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Knitting Basics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the basics to jump start your new knitting hobby: knit stitch, purl stitch, casting on, and binding off - by knitting small swatches with these techniques. Discover how to unknit to fix simple mistakes.  A beginner kit will be included with the class - one ball of yarn, a pair of knitting needles, and a tapestry needle for working in ends. Bring scissors, a tape measure, and a pencil.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Intro to Knitting II

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

This is a continuation of Intro To Knitting.  Designed for students who have learned the slip knot, to cast on (co), and working the knit stitch (K or k).  Students will learn how to work the Purl Stitch (P or p), bind off (BO or ) which is finishing your project and how to add fringe to your knitting project.

(279) Beginner 16 and older
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Beginning Hat Knit-Along

Knit Nirvana

Knit your first hat along with Judith. She will have several beginner patterns to suggest. Learn to work in the round, make decreases, and finish on double-pointed needles. This class is free with yarn and pattern purchase.

(1) Beginner 21 and older
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Knitting Tips and Tricks

Knit Nirvana

Sit at the feet of the Knitting Goddess, Katherine, and absorb her purls to take your knitting to the next level.  I took this class when she taught it at Tangled Web and it changed the way I approach my knitting.  This is well-worth your time.  

(1) Beginner 21 and older
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Knitche University - Knit Level One

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

Knitche University is a systematic skills-based approach to advancing knitting and crocheting expertise. In our Knit Level One class, the focus is on learning the basics - cast on, bind off, knit stitch, and purl stitch. Students in the 2-hour single session will practice each of these techniques multiple times on a swatch to develop confidence and muscle memory. Basic gauge and fiber information will also be covered. Note: Upon completion of...

(2) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginning Knitting: Knit a Scarf

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

Learn the basics of cast-on, knit, and bind-off in this beginner class. For this class, we will work on a seasonally appropriate purse or scarf that will teach you all the basics. No previous experience is necessary.

(2) Beginner 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$38

2 sessions

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Knitting 101

One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Clueless and tied in knots? Join us and learn the basics of knitting from a textile pro. This relaxing, stress-relieving, and addicting activity will be your next favorite hobby. Learn to purl, knit, cast on, and bind off. Get all of the basics in the intro course and start a simple project. Needles and two skeins of yarn included

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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Knitting with Two Colors: Fair Isle and Intarsia

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand you knitting techniques! Learn three new ways of working with color in you designs.  Fair Isle incorporates two colors across one row, alternating the colors to form a pattern.  Intarsia uses blocks of color in a row, each block knit from its own ball.  Duplicate stitch adds small patches of new color when the knitted piece is finished.  All three techniques will be incorporated into a small drawstring bag.  ...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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Beginning Knitting (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Discover the warm and wooly world of hand knitting! Explore the basic tools (including straight needles, tools for circular knitting, measuring gauge) and techniques, such as casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and blocking. Complete at least one winter accessory—a hat or a scarf (and possibly both) by the end of the course. Look at examples of knitting from around the world—both garments and fine art. Perfect for beginners or those who want...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Knit and Crochet Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Bring your knit or crochet projects to this multi-level class to receive the help you need. Learn new techniques, get help reading directions, and learn how to customize a pattern to get the look you want. Total beginners to advanced students welcome, but must come in with yarn, needles, and project directions all ready to go. Visit your local yarn store for help in choosing a project. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$245

9 sessions

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Knit and Crochet Project

Evanston Art Center

Have you stopped working on a project because you don’t understand the next step in the directions? Do you need to learn a new stitch pattern or technique? Do you need to sew seams, pick up stitches, and other challenges of finishing? Bring your knit or crochet project to this class to get the help you need. Get help understanding directions, working gauge swatches, selecting correct needle sizes, getting answers to any questions you have about...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Learn to Knit

Evanston Art Center

Learn the basics of knitting - cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and bind off - while making a sampler scarf of different stitch patterns. Time will be spent on "tinking" and learning to correct mistakes. Supplies needed: 100g bulky yarn and US 11 9" straight needles.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Hand Knitting: Quickstarter - Back to Basics (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

This class is for First Time Knitters or ReFreshers. Skills covered: Knit Stitch, Cast On, Bind Off (starting, garter stitch and ending) With these basics, knitters will be able to knit Scarves, Shawls, Pillow Covers, Baby Blankets, Wash Cloths, Bags and more. “Continental Style” knitting will be taught to brand new knitters. Refreshing “throwers” will not be forced to convert. Your instructor is is a lefty that can knit left-handed...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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Sock Knitting: Heel Cup and Gusset (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

Got you ankle cuff and heel flap knit to length? Sign-up for this class when it’s time to short row the heel cup, pick-up the side stitches, get your stitch markers in place and begin knitting your gusset stitches.

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Sock Knitting: Toe Shaping and Finishing (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

You’ve got the foot knit to your little toe base?? Time to finish this sock. This class focuses on the toe shaping which includes K2tog and SSK.

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Design Your Own Sweater

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this 8 week course you will be designing your very own custom sweater pattern. Learning how to take proper measurements, learning the basics of pattern drafting and how to grade your pattern, which means writing your pattern for multiple sizes.  This is an advanced knitting technique, so having a few intermediate projects under your belt is helpful. You will be working in your choice of a sport, DK, worsted, or aran weight yarn...

Advanced 18 and older
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Reviews for Beginner Knitting Classes in Chicago

Beginner Knitting Classes in Chicago are rated 4.3 stars based on 406 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Chunky Knit Blanket

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2024
    interesting, fun and Cara was patient and knowledgeable.
  • Intro to Knitting

    Reviewed by Victoria H. on 3/28/2022
    Instruction was great, loved the hands on technique, and was right on pace with my learning. I was knitting in no time, even went home and knitted for another few hours.

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