Ready to attend a fun, informative class and explore knitting techniques every knitter loves to master? This class is led by expert knitter Grace Judson, who’s been a knitter for decades (she’s not saying how many!), and who has sold patterns to yarn companies and was America’s Fastest Knitter in 2002.

The session will cover practical tips designed to make your knitting easier, faster (of course!), more enjoyable, and visually appealing. We’ll dive into how to easily calculate even increases, mastering invisible yarn joining, one-row buttonholes, fixing common mistakes, and smooth bind-off techniques. We’ll also cover tips for increasing and decreasing, navigating the complexities of gauge, and cables without cable needles. And there will be plenty of time to address your specific knitting questions!

Participants should bring Aran-weight or worsted- weight yarn in several fibers (at least one should be 100% non-superwash wool), knitting needles and a crochet hook suited to your yarn, a swatch of 25 stitches by 25 rows in one of your selected yarns (extra credit if you deliberately make a mistake in the middle!), and any knitting questions you have. Get ready to enhance your skills and take your knitting to the next level!

Special Notes

This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:

OLLI HQ

Instructor:

Grace Judson

Grace Judson is a leadership consultant, trainer, and coach, specializing in change leadership. But beyond that, she’s been a knitter for many decades (she’s not saying how many!), has sold patterns to yarn companies, and was America’s Fastest Knitter in 2002, appearing on Good Morning America to demonstrate. She’s taught multiple types of knitting to multiple groups, and is delighted to have this opportunity to teach her favorite Tips & Tricks!

Room: Training Room, 159

Cost:

Tuition $40.00
Member Tuition $25.00

Workshop | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.

If not a member, don’t worry, you can join by clicking on this Olli membership link. Then create an account, and select your membership type. If at any time you need assistance, please contact us at 479-575-4545 or by email at [email protected]