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Math for Hats-online course

Since I do have a lot of teaching in my background, it shouldn’t be shocking that I’ve decided to set up some knitting classes in areas where I feel I have knowledge to share. I’d love to hear feedback if you have a class you’d love for me to teach. I’ll be doing workshops at yarn stores, but also online when I feel like they are suitable.

The first course is called Math for Hats.

Description:
This course is intended to help knitters at all levels adjust and add sizes to an existing pattern, or to start from scratch to design their own hat. We will discuss gauge, different levels of ease including when negative/positive ease are appropriate with a variety of stitch patterns, and how to use available standard sizing. We will look at all basic hat shapes including beanies and berets, and also discuss some accessories like earflaps and embellishments. Finally, we will look at the various construction methods and how they suit for the hat inside your head!

The online course will also feature support for your original hat design or help with adding a size to an existing pattern. This support will be provided either during the class timeframe, or up to 60 days following the conclusion of the course. This support includes answering questions, giving you my informed opinion about how you’re going about things, etc. This does NOT include tech editing of a written pattern.

Skills required:
-cast on
-knitting in the round
-basic increasing & decreasing
-beginning knitters–feel free to sign up!

What you get:
-2 scheduled group chats where I’ll be available to answer any questions
-Relevant handouts for each topic (downloadable)
-Design support or sizing support for one hat
-Forum for questions throughout the class

When:
The first class will run from February 3 to February 17th (2 week duration). Handouts/topics will be posted throughout the period, and materials will be available for sufficient time after the class conclusion so that you are able to save them all and continue using the forum for a while.

How:
We’ll be trying out the Ning setup to see if we like it! You’ll be invited to the forum on Day 1 of the class.

Cost:
This is my first time so I’m prepared to give you a super deal! Pre-register for the course by January 22nd and pay only $23.
EDITED January 15-The class is now full for round one! Clicking the button below will put you on the waiting list for round 2. The waiting-list/pre-registration cost is $34 through the end of the first class.

EDITED February 2012-Please view this page for current course information!

Space will be limited to 15 students for this first go round. I want to make sure I have enough time and energy for you all. Should the class fill up, I will start a waiting list for Round 2.

Did you notice the awesome perk of design support? I thought that was a rather cool idea. Hope to see you in the class, please spread the word to your buddies! DON’T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE BLUE BUTTON ABOVE :)

I’m pretty good with hats, don’t you think?