Spring 2024 Beginner Knitting Course Information

 

Class is filled. 

2023 Knitted Charity Donations

 

85 items- 5 afghans, 33 lap throws/baby blankets, (26 of these were in Nite-Nite bags for the Ronald McDonald kids) 28 hats, 21 pet items, shawls, etc. These were donated throughout the year to Haven Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, Pet Rescue and the KnitTogether Comfort Program. Many thanks to all those who helped by donating finished items, yarn and delivery:Susan B., Lucy T., Nina G., Peg O., and Don G. 

New Class for Fall 2023 Semester

 "The Joy of Knitting"

Discover the rewarding craft of knitting in this beginner's course that will have you knitting in minutes. Learn to knit easily with the English style method. You'll have plenty of time to learn the basics in an encouraging atmosphere. No experience needed. All supplies provided. You'll be able to knit washcloths, scarves and coasters - your choice. Patterns provided.

Course is three 1 1/2 hour classes at Sante Fe College through the adult community education. You do not need to be a Sante Fe student to enroll. There is a $39 class fee and a $20 supply fee. All ages welcome. No senior waivers. Offered on Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on the NW campus. Registration is now open.  https://www.sfcollege.edu/communityed/

Pet Bed Roll

In honor of “International Cat Day” on August 8th, here’s a little something for the cat (or dog) in your life. A simple “TV knit” project that will be appreciated for years. Enjoy!

Free for an introductory period.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pet-bed-roll

Video: Easy way to seam garter edges

If you are looking for an alternative to mattress stitch seaming, you are going to love this method!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jekTYBCYjUY

Dog Days Blanket Pattern

 

I’ve figured out how to knit a blanket during the warm summer months: by knitting in columns, you never have a whole blanket in your lap while working on the project. Then, with a super easy alternative to mattress stitching even the seaming was fun. I used 5 different colors, staggered and balanced the color scheme, but you could alter it with a scrappy leftover look or whatever pleases your fancy. This was an absolute joy to knit up and seam and I hope you enjoy it too.

Pattern is released as free for an initial period. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dog-days-blanket

Charity Donations for 2022

 Charity Donations for 2022:

 

Knit Together donated 124 items: 31 Nite-Nite Totes (blanket, stuffed toy and book), 23 hats, 16 shawls/wraps, 24 bookmarks, 15 blankets/afghans, 6 scarves and 9 pet bed rolls. Recipients were Haven Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, PetSmart Pet Rescue, Stephen Foster Elementary Library and our Comfort Program. Many Thanks to Nina G., Susan B., Lucy T., Peg O., Don G., Ginger W. and Shirley M. for yarn, knitted donations and delivery. Thank you so much for making this a productive year!!!

Beginner Knitting Lessons

I am currently offering an hour knitting lesson for beginners in an outside, open air, coffee shop environment covering the basics of knitting. One-on-one lesson or bring a friend with you. (2 maximum limit.) Includes knitting supplies to get you started and take home with you. No experience needed. No need to bring anything. Fee: $20 per person. Gainesville, Fl.

Please email me to set up a time and date. ssgeiger15@gmail.com

Understanding Garter, Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette Stitches

Here's a short video explaining the differences between these common stitch patterns. How they are knit, what you see on the right side and wrong side of the fabric are covered giving you a good understanding of what you are looking at.

Click here:    Understanding Garter, Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette

Knitted Cast On Video

 

The Knitted Cast On is a super easy cast on for beginners or for teaching someone to knit. It doesn't require figuring out a tail length, like the long tail cast on and is a great one to add to your repertoire of cast ons since you can use it when you need to add stitches to a work in progress. 

Enjoy and Happy Knitting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm7cHJ4N2ac

2021 Charity Donations

 2021 Charity Donations

KnitTogether donated 71 knitted items: 12 shawls, 18 hats, 22 lap throws/blankets, 10 scarves/cowls and 9 miscellaneous items. Items were donated to Haven Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and the Comfort Program.

A BIG Thank You to Susan B., Carol B., Peg O., Don G. and Gainesville Handweavers Guild for knitted donations, yarns and delivery assistance.