The Art of Hand-Knitting
This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced students.
Taught by Cate Carter-Evans or Sonia Tay.  Click here for instructor profiles.

This hands-on course is designed for anyone wanting to experience the joys and rewards of knitting.  Join us as we embark upon a fascinating journey into the world of hand knitting, where we will explore the terminology, techniques, and of course the tools of this rewarding craft.  We will discover amazing colors, fabrics, and the different textures that are created by various knitting stitches all along the way.  Student knitters will be encouraged throughout the course to apply the techniques that are learned in class to their own design aesthetic and chosen project.  Projects include but are not limited to gifts, holiday decorations, clothing, afghans/throws, cushion covers, hats, scarves, baby blankets, and more.  You will be introduced to more than a dozen different stitches, as you learn to read patterns and charts, cast on, bind off, knit, and purl, pick up stitches in the round, increase/decrease stitches, finish, embellish, and correct errors.  We will experiment with a variety of stitches to create different patterns and textures with dazzling results.  Starting with basic knitting skills, students will develop a repertoire of beginner, intermediate, and more advanced knitting techniques to create their own designs from concept to finished product.  Each lesson will focus on a specific technique, illustrated with an in-class demo, one-to-one instruction and guidance, and lectures and workshops supported by handouts and other materials.  We will learn about and if time permits visit together the exciting yarn and supply markets here in Shanghai.  Discussions of pattern work will stimulate students to think like a knitwear designer and view hand-knitted items in a whole new light.  Each student will keep a binder documenting self-designed stitch work, which will be an invaluable reference tool for years to come.  At the end of the ten weeks, students will have their own hand-knitted garment to take home as well as the knowledge, experience, and confidence to develop projects independently.  Once you experience the wonderful rewards of knitting, you'll be hooked!

This course will cover:

Tools and common terms used in knitting
Working with different sized needles
Working with knitting patterns
The importance and practice of knitting a gauge swatch
Different types of yarn and how to choose
Organizing your work
Various Stitch Patternwork
Combining different colors of yarn in a project
Finishing techniques
Troubleshooting


MATERIALS LIST

Knitting Needles (size varies with yarn choices, for each project)
Crochet Hook (will vary for yarn size)
Cable Needle
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle
Binder (with plastic sleeves)
Needle Sizer (optional)
Stitch Markers (optional)
Stitch Holder (optional)
Binder and Handouts

Please see below some samples of what students will be able to knit after taking this course.

Course Title: Hand-Knitting
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Materials Fee: RMB 300

Spring Session 2013: March 3rd to May 8th

Section A: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 6th to May 8th (Course Code: HK103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 6th to May 8th (Course Code: HK104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Sunday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 3rd to May 5th (Course Code: HK105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Fall Session 2013: October 9th to December 15th

Section A: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 9th to December 11th (Course Code: HK103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 9th to December 11th (Course Code: HK104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Sunday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 13th to December 15th (Course Code: HK105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
First register online to reserve your place.  You will receive a confirmation email with further details and instructions.  Payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition fee payment for the Fall Session 2013 will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  The payment hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.

Register early to reserve your place, as many classes fill up quickly.  If the course for which you are registered does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement, you will be notified of the cancellation before the payment dates.  As such, we receive payments only for courses which are proceeding as scheduled.  Please note, we do not offer trial lessons or discounts of any kind.  Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after the start of the term.