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This is a quick guide for getting started knitting. Included below are videos that show basic skills needed to start knitting. The makerspace has three knitting kits for you to choose from. Every kit will include these tools:

Yarn Essentials Kit

Contains:

Ruler to measure knitting needle size

Crochet hook to help with fixing stitches

(From left to right) Darning needle, cable needle, stitch holder, stitch counter, stitch marker

Instructional Guides:

How to measure the gauge of your knitting

The essentials to get you started

Straight Needles Kit

Contains:

Yarn Essentials Kit

Scissors

Straight knitting needles in sizes 2mm-8mm

Instructional Guides:

Please see the videos below to learn how to cast on, create stitches, and cast off.

Circular Knitting Needles Kit

Contains:

Yarn Essentials Kit

Scissors

Circular knitting needles, sizes 2.5 mm-10 mm

Instructional Guides:

How to knit in the round on circular needles

Interchangeable Circular Needles Kit
Contains:

Yarns Essentials Kit

Scissors

Interchangeable Needles Set, sizes 2.75 mm-10 mm

Instructional Guides:

How to use interchangeable knitting needles

This is a quick guide for getting started with crochet. Included below are videos that show basic skills needed to start crocheting. The makerspace has two crochet kits. Every kit will include these tools:

Yarn Essentials Kit

 Contains:

 A tape measurer

 Thread cutter

 Scissors

 (From left to right) Stitch holder, stitch markers, cable needle, darning needle, and stitch counter

Crochet Kit

Contains:

Yarns Essentials Kit

Crochet Set, hook sizes 2mm-8mm

Instructional Guides:

Please see the instructional videos below to learn how to start your project, various stitches, and how to end your project.