Fiber Arts Courses

Everything you need to start knitting from scratch. Needle types, yarn selection for beginners, long-tail cast-on, knit and purl stitches, and binding off cleanly.

• Tools and Materials Overview
• Your First Cast-On
• The Knit Stitch in Detail
• Introducing Purl
• Bind-Off Methods
• First Project: Knit Dishcloth

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Work seamlessly in the round on circular needles and double-pointed needles. Ideal for hats, socks, and seamless sweater construction.

• Circular Needle Basics
• Magic Loop Technique
• Double-Pointed Needles
• Simple Hat Construction
• Reading In-the-Round Patterns

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Introduction to stranded colorwork and intarsia. Learn to carry multiple yarns, manage floats, and read two-color charts without tangling.

• Two-Color Tension
• Reading Colorwork Charts
• Stranded Colorwork Patterns
• Intarsia Basics
• Project: Colorwork Wristlets

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Chain stitches, slip stitches, and the five core crochet stitches from single crochet through treble. Build the muscle memory for consistent tension from lesson one.

• Hook Types and Yarn Weights
• The Foundation Chain
• Single and Half-Double Crochet
• Double and Treble Crochet
• Project: Simple Coaster Set

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The granny square is one of the most versatile crochet structures. This course covers classic and modern square variations, joining methods, and building larger projects from motifs.

• Classic Granny Square
• Solid and Corner-to-Corner Variations
• Joining Motifs: Four Methods
• Project: Patchwork Bag

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A dedicated module for pattern literacy. Covers US and UK abbreviation systems, stitch diagrams, gauge information, and what to do when a pattern has errors or ambiguities.

• US versus UK Notation Explained
• Reading Written Patterns
• Stitch Diagram Symbols
• Gauge and Sizing Adjustments
• Troubleshooting Pattern Issues

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Start weaving on a simple frame loom without a major equipment investment. Covers warping, plain weave, color changes, and finishing the edges of your woven piece.

• Building or Buying a Frame Loom
• Warping Your Loom
• Plain Weave and Selvedges
• Weft Color Changes
• Finishing and Off-Loom Care

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Step up to the rigid heddle loom for faster weaving and more structural variety. Learn direct and indirect warping, pick-up stick patterns, and how to plan warp color sequences.

• Rigid Heddle Loom Setup
• Direct Warping Method
• Pick-Up Stick Techniques
• Warp Color Planning
• Project: Woven Scarf

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Understanding fiber content, weight categories, ply count, and twist direction. Applies to all three fiber arts disciplines. Learn how to substitute yarns in patterns confidently.

• Fiber Content Categories
• Weight Systems and Labels
• Sustainable Yarn Options
• Substituting Yarns in Patterns

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Dedicated to the final stage of every project. Blocking, seaming, ends, and edge treatments. Each technique is demonstrated on finished fiber arts pieces so you see the real-world difference.

• Wet Blocking Techniques
• Steam Blocking for Textured Fabric
• Seaming Methods Compared
• Weaving In Ends That Stay
• Care and Storage of Finished Pieces

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