Introduction to Knitting

Instructor: Margaret Liljedahl

Date(s): Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $54

Non-Members: $60

(Registration deadline: July 21)

Description:

Curious about knitting? Join us for a relaxed, beginner friendly workshop where you'll learn the basics and create your first knitted piece. In this three hour session, we'll cover essential skills like casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off. You'll pracice as you go and work on a small sampler to take home - a perfect keepsake to the start of your knitting journey. All materials will by provided so simply show up and get started! No experience necessary. 

Materials:

All materials will be provided. Several yarns in a multitude of colors are available. 

Instructor Bio:

Margaret Liljedahl is a West Hartford–based weaver with over ten years of experience in both fiber arts and community education. Her specialty is historical weaving techniques, and she has had the privilege of working with several historical sites and museums, helping bring their antique barn looms back to life and doing public demonstrations and talks. An active member of the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut, Margaret is passionate about helping people discover their own love of the fiber arts. 

Instructor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyofthevalleyfiberarts/

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

Workshop Policies: Please review the terms of our workshop policies here