Becca J Norman

If you are a total beginner, please contact me prior to scheduling so I can steer you toward the right yarn and knitting needles for your needs. Yesterday's Bookstore is the default location, as the owner generously offers use of the space in the store for meetings and it's a great environment. If the store is unavailable or somewhere else is more convenient for you, we can of course meet at any cafe in the area that has enough space. For beginner children's and pre-teen's lessons, I highly recommend that a parent/guardian learn along with the child. Not only will this enable you to help them at home, but learning alongside your child is a great opportunity to strengthen your bond and build trust in the relationship. If you already know how to knit but need some help with a specific technique or work-in-progress, this is for you too! You can tell me a little about your experience and needs in the booking form, which will help me prepare for your lesson.

Over the course of 3 classes, you will learn the basics of knitting and make a coaster to put under a hot drink on a cold day (or you can put it under a cold drink or houseplant, or hang it on your wall; you do you, Boo!). The class pace will be based on how each student is picking up each new technique, and I will help with mistakes as they happen. Learning how to fix mistakes is an important skill! (Even advanced knitters make mistakes sometimes.) Yarn and knitting needles will be provided. We will loosely follow this schedule: Week 1: How to cast on and introduction to the knit stitch Week 2: Fixing mistakes and getting more comfortable with knitting Week 3: How to bind off and finish, and introducing strategies for future knitting success. For my faster learners, I'll teach you how to purl and throw in some extras so you don't get bored.

Are you stuck on a project and just need some quick tips? Do you not even know what you need to know? Book this free consultation to get a little more guidance and see how I can custom-tailor a way to meet your needs.

When: Saturday, January 10, 1-4 PM. Even if you don't complete your bookmark by the end of class, you will be set up with the skills to finish it on your own. I am of course also available to help if you have a (knitting) crisis afterward. Who: This class is for those who are already confident knitting and purling. What: We will learn lace knitting techniques, which involves creatively placed increases and decreases. I will teach you how to follow both written and charted instructions and make sense of all the abbreviations that so many patterns use, as well as how to "read" your work. If you watched Episode 6 of Game of Wool, you saw how important that is! Where: Yesterday's Bookstore in Asan Techno Valley. The easiest place to park is at N Mart. Bring your own yarn and knitting needles. For the bookmark, I suggest fingering weight or lighter so that it isn't too bulky between your pages. Needle size depends of your preference and personal gauge, but I recommend between 3.5-4mm (US 4-6) We're not trying to make a dense fabric, so even if you're using a really thin yarn, your needles don't have to be too tiny.

In this intermediate-level class, you'll learn the magic of creating fair isle designs with color, and complete a cute pumpkin decoration, just in time for Thanksgiving! Students should already be confident casting on, knitting, and binding off. *What to bring: 2 complimentary colors of DK or Worsted weight yarn, double-pointed or very short circular needles, tapestry needle. Optional: Knitting thimble, stitch markers. Class schedule: Wednesdays, November 12th and 19th at 10:00 Class 1: I'll get you started knitting in the round, walk you through how to follow a chart, and demonstrate holding 2 colors at once and how their positioning affects color dominance. This will be a 2-hour session. Week 1 homework: Keep knitting the pattern and bind off. Class 2: Bibbity Bobbity Boo! Bring your finished rectangle and I'll show you how to turn it into a pumpkin. This will be a 1-hour session. I am available to answer questions between classes as well. *You will get an email with Coupang links for all the recommended supplies after enrolling.