Knitting – Intermediate Level

Course description

One Piece Knitted Garments

Do you already know the basics of knitting, but you’re not quite sure what to do next? If so, our intermediate knitting course is for you! During the 10 weeks of this course, I’ll guide you through the process of making a knitted sweater or cardigan as one piece. This is one of my favourite ways to create knitted garments because once you cast off, you’re done – there’s no sewing up to tackle afterwards!

You’ll have a choice of 4 patterns, at 3 different levels of difficulty, and you can take the course at your own pace. Choose to focus on just one pattern, or have a go at them all… It’s up to you! Each project will feature a range of construction techniques, all of which aim to completely eradicate the need for seams. Most importantly, you’ll have guidance and support along the way – so this course is perfect if you’re new to making garments, or if you fancy taking your existing knitting skills up a notch.

Along the way, you’ll learn about:

• Choosing yarn for your projects
• Fitting your garment and choosing a size
• Knitting in the round
• Picking up stitches along a finished edge
• Shaping with decreases
• Reading, adapting and modifying knitting patterns
• Finishing, blocking and aftercare for your handknits.

Students who take on the challenge of the more advanced-level patterns will also cover the provisional cast on, and shaping with short rows and increases.

Skills checklist – if you’re taking this course, I will assume you’re already confident in:

The two main stitches:

• knit and purl
• Casting off

Please note: If there are any gaps in your knowledge in these areas, I’d recommend our Knitting for Beginners class on Tuesdays, 6.30-8pm, instead.

Please note that the course fee does not include yarn and materials.

Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 8.00 – 9.30pm

Start Date: 04/02/25

Cost: €90

Please note: the course fee does not includes yarn and materials for this course.

Course Format: In class with tutor (Maximum of 12 students)

Duration: 10 weeks

Enrolment: You can enrol online through our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie by clicking on the Easy Payments Plus button. Enrolment will open on Monday the 9th of December at 10am.

Tutor: Helen Crawford

I first learned to knit when I was six years old, and since then my knitting has taken me all  sorts of places – from selling my own handknitted pieces at craft markets to making Aran sweaters for a Dublin-based fashion designer. I started teaching in 2018, and nothing makes me happier than watching my students go from taking their first tentative stitches to proudly holding up a successfully completed project.

So, why not see where your knitting journey takes you next? Join me for Knitting, Intermediate Level at Malahide Community School… And in the meantime, visit me online for pattern ideas, a browse in my yarn store and a peek at what my current students are making!

Website: https://knitwithhelen.com/

Facebook: @knitwithhelen

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