Workshop: Knitting for Beginners

Celebrate creativity and community while learning the timeless craft of knitting! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the basics of knitting in a welcoming, relaxed environment.

We’ll gather in a cozy space designed to inspire, where you’ll start by exploring the tools of the trade—yarn, needles, and everything in between. With hands-on instruction, you’ll learn how to cast on, knit, and bind off, creating the foundation for a lifetime of handmade treasures. Throughout the class, we’ll take breaks to share stories, sip warm tea, and celebrate your progress. You’ll complete your first project—an organic cotton wash cloth—to take home and showcase your new skills.

No experience? No problem! All materials will be provided, and our patient, passionate instructor will ensure everyone feels confident and accomplished by the end of the session. Bring your curiosity, a sense of adventure, and perhaps a friend to join in the fun. Together, we’ll discover the joy of knitting and the mindfulness it brings. You will receive a pair of knitting needles to take hom with you.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this special experience. Let’s make something wonderful!

Details:

Cost: $50 per person (includes materials)

Location: Rodale Institute Founders Farm, J.I. Rodale Library
2056 Minesite Rd, Allentown, PA 18103

Host: Maura Beuttel has been knitting for nearly 20 years, finding joy in the craft’s soothing rhythm and endless possibilities. This year, she reached an exciting milestone, knitting her first sweater and pairs of socks—proof that there’s always more to learn and love in knitting.

Registration:

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