Knitting

Studio Knitting for Beginners and Continuing
Keep your mind sharp by learning a new skill and keep your fingers nimble by keeping them moving. This open-knitting format is for both beginners and those who want to continue furthering their knitting skills. The participant will learn the basic stitches and develop skills in maintaining an even tension in the piece. The instructor will provide practice needles and practice yarn until the participant determines a project. After the selection of a project, the participant will purchase the necessary supplies. Projects have included knitting a scarf, sweater, blanket, and handbag. Class size limited. Instructor Lizabeth Doty, a professional educator for over 45 years, has taught some of her hobbies, calligraphy and knitting, to students of all ages for years. Join these fun, productive classes. She is a former teacher.

6 Sessions (12 hours) $ 139 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 111)
Tue., 5/4, 11, 18, 25; 6/1 and 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Outdoors

6 Sessions (12 hours) $ 139 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 111)
Tue., 6/15, 22, 29; 7/13, 20 and 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Outdoors

6 Sessions (12 hours) $ 139 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 111)
Tue., 8/3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and 9/14 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Outdoors


Crochet

Beginning Crochet
Learn the basic stitches of crochet and work on fun projects - simple to more advanced - as you progress. Note: the instruction is for right-handed crochet. There is a $10 fee for basic hooks, practice yarn, accessories and patterns payable to the instructor, Eileen Burton at the first class. Eileen Burton learned to crochet as a child and has enjoyed crocheting as a hobby since then. Class limit 6.

This class will be offered when we are able to resume in person classes. Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 to be on a notification list.