{"product_id":"beyond-knit-purl-reading-stitches-copy","title":"Beyond Knit \u0026 Purl: Reading Stitches (Sept 2026)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eSkills Learned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1208\" data-is-last-node=\"\" 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person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:  \u003c\/strong\u003e                 Jax Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: \u003c\/strong\u003e                    $40.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e          Maximum of 6 Students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                             \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimum of 2 Students required to run the class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Materials Not Included in Class Fee: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe ask that you purchase your patterns directly from the designer, so they receive full credit and payment, and bring a printed copy to class\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePattern: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e According to the Stitches Headband and Cowl will be provided at class time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe 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*. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 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home feeling confident and successful in the new skills learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Skills Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials 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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscount Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRewards and promotional discounts cannot be used on the purchase of classes, in other words it does not apply to class instruction fees.\u003cem\u003e  ALL IN-STOCK CLASS SUPPLIES ELIGIBLE FOR 10% DISCOUNT* Excludes special orders, trunk shows, loom rentals, loom purchases\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eWe look forward to seeing you in class and sharing the journey of learning something new and exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"PING_CONTENT_MB_MAIN\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Finnegan's Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396761501852,"sku":"646702","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0430\/4715\/7916\/files\/Beyond_Knit_Purl.jpg?v=1786583232","url":"https:\/\/finnegansrunyarn.com\/products\/beyond-knit-purl-reading-stitches-copy","provider":"Rowan at Finnegan's Run","version":"1.0","type":"link"}