Beyond Knit & Purl: Reading Stitches
One of the most valuable skills a knitter can develop is the ability to "read" their knitting. In this workshop, you'll learn how to let the fabric itself guide you by recognizing stitch patterns, identifying where you are in your work, and understanding what comes next without relying solely on the pattern.
We'll cover how to distinguish knit and purl stitches, count rows, recognize increases and decreases, and spot common mistakes before they become bigger problems. Learning to read your knitting will help you knit more confidently, troubleshoot issues more easily, and become less dependent on row counters and written instructions.
By the end of class, you'll have a deeper understanding of how knitted fabric is constructed and the confidence to make informed decisions when things don't go exactly as planned.
Skills Learned: Identifying knit and purl stitches, recognizing stitch patterns, counting rows, reading increases and decreases, finding your place in a project, and correcting common knitting mistakes.
Skills Needed: Basic knitting skills, including knit and purl stitches, and the ability to complete simple projects independently.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class: Thursday, July 9, 2026 6 - 8pm
Class Format: In person
Cost: $40.00
Class Size: Maximum of 6 Students
Minimum of 2 Students required to run the class
Required Materials Not Included in Class Fee:
We ask that you purchase your patterns directly from the designer, so they receive full credit and payment, and bring a printed copy to class
Pattern: According to the Stitches Headband and Cowl will be provided at class time
We are a small business and require you purchase your class yarn from Finnegan's Run, at a 10% discount*. Other required class supplies may also be purchased at a 10% discount*.
Yarn: 50g DK weight yarn
Needle: US 6 or US 7 needle, 16" length
Other:
Stitch Markers
Required Homework: None
Finnegan’s Run Class Policies:
Our goal at Finnegan’s is to help enrich every student’s passion for knitting and crocheting by expanding skills, understanding new techniques, and creating beautiful projects. We offer small class sizes to ensure that every student gets the help they require. We want everyone to go home feeling confident and successful in the new skills learned.
Required Skills Policy
Please pay special attention to the prerequisites that are listed on each class sheet. Carefully read the skills that are required for each class prior to signing up. Each class is designed to teach a specific technique(s) and not necessarily the skills required to perform the technique. The dedicated class time does not account for teaching the skills on the required skills list. If you have any questions, please contact us and together we will make sure you are ready to get the most out of class.
Materials Policy
We are a small business and require you to purchase your class yarn from Finnegan’s Run.
Class Size Policy
“Learn to” Classes will run without a required class size. All other classes will have a required minimum class size. The minimum class size will be listed in the class description “Class Size.” If this class size is not met by three (3) days before the class start date we will cancel the class, notify the students, and issue a refund.
Refund Policy
Refunds for Prepaid Classes can only be made if we are notified at least two (2) weeks in advance of the first class date. Missed Classes will not be made up unless the Instructor is unable to teach or the shop is closed for inclement weather. No refunds for missed classes.
Discount Policy
Rewards and promotional discounts cannot be used on the purchase of classes, in other words it does not apply to class instruction fees. ALL IN-STOCK CLASS SUPPLIES ELIGIBLE FOR 10% DISCOUNT* Excludes special orders, trunk shows, loom rentals, loom purchases
We look forward to seeing you in class and sharing the journey of learning something new and exciting.