Enchanted Forest Aran, Day 1: Beginning the Piece

As you might remember from this post, this whole project is going to be an experiment on a grand scale. I've been wanting to knit this sweater since the pattern was first published in 1992.

( Photo and a few technical notes below. )

Next Beginning Knitting Class at iKnit London!

I'm pleased to note that I'll be teaching a beginning knitting class at iKnit London on Saturday, the 14th of June. We'll start at 11:30 in the morning, and the class runs for four hours with a half hour break.

In this class, students will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, cast off-- and a little more than that! The aim is for everybody to leave with the basic skills they need to begin their first knitting project. I provide detailed handouts, hands-on teaching from thirty years of experience, and a supportive, affirming atmospher in which to learn a valuable new skill. iKnit London provides wool, needles and everything you need to get started on your own project once class is over.

This is a fun, fast-paced class for people who want to get started fast. It's geared toward absolute beginners, although people who used to knit many years ago have also found it helpful as a refresher course. Average class size is 3-6 people, which means a lot of personalised attention from the teacher and a small enough group that you'll all know one another before we're done.

I hope to see some of you there!