Register for Knitting Classes in 2024!Short Rows Applications & Techniques
Unlock the magic of short rows! In this class, you'll learn what short rows are and why they're used to shape fabric. You will also explore several techniques to create them, including wrap and turn, German short rows, and Japanese short rows. Commonly used for shaping sweaters and amigurami, short rows add dimension and precision to your knitting. You'll leave ready to use them confidently in your projects! Beginning Knitting
This introductory course to knitting is perfect for anyone wanting to learn or review the basic skills of knitting. Whether you "learned a long time ago" or have never tried it, this class is for you! In this class you will learn the 4 basic knitting techniques: Cast On, Bind Off, Knit, and Purl! Knit Fix Its
Want to learn how to fix common knitting mistakes? I’ll show you how they were created in the first place! You’ll also learn several tricks to prevent and move past mistakes, as well as techniques to keep you knitting while having fun building your knitting confidence. All levels of experience welcome! Read That Pattern
Does it seem like those knitting patterns are written in a different language? Well, they are! This class will translate all those mind-boggling abbreviations, explain how to read the different types of charts, and provide you with all the information you need to not only read patterns but also know how to select patterns that you will enjoy knitting. 
Knitting by the Stars
Learn basic astrology about your birth chart and knit your own custom natal chart pattern created by Astraknots! Dates:
Experience Level: Beyond Beginning Pattern Options: As part of this class I will create you your very own custom hat knitting pattern based on your natal chart. No prior astrology knowledge necessary! In this class I'm going to teach you the astrology basics. I will also share how I mapped astrology to knitting, and help walk you through your own personalized knitting pattern! Two-color Technique Toques
In this class, I'll teach you a couple of two-color techniques on a toque (or beanie hat). Two-color techniques: Brioche, Stranded, Ladderback jacquard, slip stitch, double knit, intarsia. In this course, Genevieve will guide you through a color-work hat that utilizes two-color techniques. Dates:
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Materials: Purchase the complete kit! Pattern by Astraknots. More classes coming soon, with online options and calendar updates!
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Fortuna's Wheel for WellnessThe Wheel of Fortune may turn for us all, but for everyone I wish wellness. Please check out my GoFundMe setup to donate to Project Knitwell, an organization that is bringing health and well-being to folks through the gift of knitting!
Your donation will go towards research around the health benefits of knitting via Project Knitwell. As a bonus, I'll also take you along the journey of me knitting this crazy outfit, pictured below! Shop AstraknotsCustom Astrology Hat PatternWant to experience the alchemical magic of healing yourself through knitting? Through my astrologically curated pattern, generated directly from your natal (birth) astrology chart, now you can!
Yarn weight - DK/sport to worsted weight yarn Gauge - 4-5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch in St st Needle size - US 6 - 4 mm or size needed for gauge Yardage - 250 - 350 yards (229 - 320 m) Sizes available - Unisex Adult - Cast on 90 or 120 sts depending on your gauge. Pattern includes full written instructions. Please sign up on the waiting list below if you are interested! |
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Broncos Beanie |
 Pattern Price: $5.00 |
A must have for any Broncos fan! A beginner to intermediate level project that will yield a highly sought after handmade item. A quick to knit project, knowing how to add more yarn is enough to get you going changing colors. A variety of base hat color options are available with full color charts.
Suggested yarn - Falk Dale of Norway
Yarn weight - DK to worsted weight yarn
Gauge - 4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch in St st
Needle size - US 6 - 4 mm
Yardage - 250 - 350 yards (229 - 320 m)
Sizes available - Unisex Adult Large - The weight of the yarn and gauge will ultimately drive the size, but adding a fleece lining to the finished knit hat can bring the size down if it turns out too large. Pattern makes a large hat that fits 23” head, but given the ribbed brim also has some stretch.
Pattern includes detailed charts as well as full written instructions.
Suggested yarn - Falk Dale of Norway
Yarn weight - DK to worsted weight yarn
Gauge - 4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch in St st
Needle size - US 6 - 4 mm
Yardage - 250 - 350 yards (229 - 320 m)
Sizes available - Unisex Adult Large - The weight of the yarn and gauge will ultimately drive the size, but adding a fleece lining to the finished knit hat can bring the size down if it turns out too large. Pattern makes a large hat that fits 23” head, but given the ribbed brim also has some stretch.
Pattern includes detailed charts as well as full written instructions.
Welcome to Astraknots.com, a website dedicated to providing high-quality knitting instruction to all levels of crafters. Learning to knit is an enjoyable activity with productive results. Whether you are doing it to fill time waiting in lines, making hand-made gifts, learning a new skill or just to connect with other people who love to knit, Astraknots is here to support you.
Our clear and concise videos and online classes are easy to follow and structured for your success because they were created by knitters. Astraknots.com also offers some well-written patterns and tips and tricks to help you navigate your knitting projects with ease.
We know you'll enjoy it because knitting has been proven to be a relaxing activity and people love giving and receiving hand-made gifts.
Our clear and concise videos and online classes are easy to follow and structured for your success because they were created by knitters. Astraknots.com also offers some well-written patterns and tips and tricks to help you navigate your knitting projects with ease.
We know you'll enjoy it because knitting has been proven to be a relaxing activity and people love giving and receiving hand-made gifts.
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How to Store Your Knitting Project (and Pick it Back Up Later)
Most knitting projects take more than one sitting to complete. And if we don't store our project in progress properly, it can succumb to many problems that will make it more difficult for us to pick it back up again later. In this article, I will share my tricks to keep my projects sane and easy to pick back up again. This is also effective for when you are like me, and have to have several projects going at the same time. (In a future article, I'm also going to talk about how to optimize your knitting project for travel.) These tips go in order, starting with the quickest/simplest and advancing from there depending on your level of compulsion. .........Read More |
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