Beyond the Basics - Knitting the Barley Hat

What should you knit when you’re ready for the next step?

Once you’ve tackled the knit and purl stitch, you may find yourself curious where to go next. Hats are a great way to build on your knitting foundation and add more skills to your knitting toolkit.

In this class, you will learn how to read a pattern, work the twisted german cast-on, knit in the round, use stitch markers, and work both the k2tog and p2tog decreases. Class will also cover how to switch from knitting on a circular needle to multiple double pointed needles as the stitch count reduces.

Beyond the Basics is a two-session class that meets one week apart. We recommend choosing a worsted weight or DK weight yarn in order to complete your knitting in time, but you can choose fingering weight, if you prefer. Check the pattern to see precise yarn requirements for your desired size.

July Class Dates: July 5 & 12 | 1pm-3pm

Materials Required:

A copy of the free pattern: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits
Yarn in your desired weight
Worsted/aran weight yarn: 60 -170 yards
DK weight yarn: 100 - 240 yards
Sock/sport weight yarn: 90 - 280 yards

Circular and/or DPNs for your size and yarn weight
suggested needles:

Worsted/aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm and US #8 / 5mm
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm and US #6 / 4mm
Sock/sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm and US #4 / 3.5mm

Newborn & Baby sizes: you will need either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size.

Toddler to Adult L: you will need a 16” circular and either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
1. There is a $2 cancellation fee, and 5 days notice must be given to cancel without additional penalty. Cancellations within 5 days of the class start date are subject to a 50% charge. Cancellations made within 2 days of class are not eligible for refund.
2. To cancel a class please contact the store by phone at 512-953-2238, or by email at info@knitatx.com
3. In the event that the class is cancelled or rescheduled you will be contacted by phone and offered a refund or store credit.