For New and Intermediate Knitters – Learn to knit, or expand your stitching repertoire through these courses by mail from The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA). When you graduate (except the Learn to Knit Course), your name appears in Cast On magazine!
LEARN TO KNIT COURSE
This TKGA introduction to knitting is thorough and easy to follow. Written instructions and illustrations lead you step by step from your first stitch to your first encounter with knitting abbreviations and terms. After you’ve mastered this material, you’ll want to keep it in your knitting bag for handy reference for years to come.
Want to make sure you’ve done it right? Once you’ve practiced and gained a little confidence in your new knitting skills, you have the option to send sample swatches to the TKGA Learn to Knit Committee for a review and critique.
Once you’re ready to start, select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order by mail or online.
BASICS, BASICS, BASICS COURSE (Hand Knitting)
In three clear and concise lessons, Arenda Holladay will help you experiment with and become proficient in several basic skills. This course is an excellent preview for the Master Knitter Program because it introduces the basic format you will follow as a Master Knitting Program enrollee. Even if you do not enroll in the Masters Program, you will gain valuable knitting knowledge and skill. Arenda has you work small swatches in various techniques so you can gain an appreciation for the importance of gauge and how it varies with different stitches. The course includes written materials as well as knitted swatches for Arenda to review and return to you.
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order by mail or online.
MOSAIC KNITTING COURSE (Hand Knitting)
Mosaic patterns involve two or more colors, using one color in each row. Six lessons by Evie Rosen guide you through sample swatches using the technique to the creation of a finished garment. Along the way you will learn to follow written patterns and graphs. Requirements to complete the course include written materials and a successfully finished sweater.
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order by mail or online.
PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TECHNIQUES COURSE (Hand Knitting)
Garment “finishing” is the mark of a good knitter and a quality garment. In this four-lesson course by Dixie Berryman you will learn scores of hints and tips while working on a number of finishing techniques. Subjects include: smooth shoulder seams, side seams, sleeves, neck finishes and edges for cardigans. Requirements to complete the course include written materials, worked samples and a successfully knitted and finished cardigan. There is a time limit on this course.
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order by mail or online.
Swatch to Sweater (Hand Knitting)
A guided work and learn course by Barbara Scott. Do you have a wonderful idea for a sweater but aren't sure how to bring it to fruition? Perhaps you've seen a sweater in a magazine or book that you would like to adapt to a different yarn weight or size. In this course you can learn to draft that pattern - starting with an evaluated swatch and measurements and working through the process of: accurately measuring gauge, plugging numbers into a schematic drawing, and incorporating good design elements. Once you begin work on the sweater, you will be asked to submit your knitting at various critical states for review and guidance. At the end of the course you will have a one-of-a-kind garment designed by and for you! Best of all, you'll have gained the knowledge to create more! (Not for novice knitters.)
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order.
CERTIFICATION FOR KNITTING JUDGES
This course by Janet Johnson Stephens develops skills you will need to become a successful knitting judge. Syllabus includes learning the criteria for judging knitting while studying different types of competitions and how judging methods vary. There is a two-year time limit to complete the course (extensions may be requested). Janet has more than 25 years of judging experience and is co-author with Donalene S. Poduska of The Blue Ribbon Manual of Competitive Needlearts Events.
Photo: Jan with class graduate Carol Singletary.
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order.
MACHINE KNITTING – GETTING STARTED COURSE
These written materials by Jennie Merritt will help you become familiar and comfortable with your knitting machine. This course is a low-key, enjoyable learning experience where you can play with the machine, turn the knobs, change the needle positions and look at the results. Jennie’s instructions will guide you to complete various swatches, including: casting on, binding off, and knitting in between, as well as increases, decreases and short rows. Your swatches and projects will be reviewed and returned.
Ready to start? Select the TKGA Catalog for course details and place your order.
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BASICS, BASICS, BASICS:
"Yes, I did the Basics course. I had been
knitting for ages, but my confidence just
wasn't what it needed to be to tackle Level
1 [of the Masters Program]. I felt like I didn't
know what I didn't know. Going through
the Basics course was very empowering,
and I did learn a lot...I definitely think it
was worth the time and effort." Mary
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MOSAIC KNITTING:
"...You are a cool and fun instructor!"
Nicole
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PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TECHNIQUES:
What did you learn?
"Think about finishing before you start knitting!
I know this is an old rule. Maybe I should start
following it rather than just jumping into the
knitting... Also, I swatched the stitch pattern..., but
I've never swatched shaping stitches and I
should have.
"I like to knit, of course. Learning how to finish
my knits correctly has made that part of the
process more time-consuming, but also much
more enjoyable and effective.
..."All of these exercises have been learning
experiences for me, but I especially appreciate
the little pieces of yarn that you use to show
where I could do better. (And I was one of those
people who avoided buttonholes, so that's all
been new to me!) I now see my work so much better.
... "Thank you for an interesting and educational
experience. I'm really glad I took this course."
Elizabeth
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PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TECHNIQUES:
"Thank you so much, Dixie! I have just
started the Master's [Program]. I am soooo
glad I took your [Professional Finishing]
course and would recommend it to all."
Beve
" I have always knitted by following the
written pattern exactly. After your course,
I will definitely stray and even attempt my
own design starting with the ribbing and
buttonholes." Sandra
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CERTIFICATION FOR KNITTING JUDGES:
"I'm having a great time judging and
teaching.You have been such a help and
inspiration to me. I can't thank you enough.
Your judging program has made me look
at knitting in a whole different light." Carol
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