Knitting Project

Beginners will start with learning the basics before moving on to reading and creating an item from a pattern. More advanced pattern reading and techniques will be the emphasis for those with knitting experience.

Countywide Project Leaders

Julie Gdowski

julie.g1430@gmail.com
414-640-1430

Kim Belger

kimh234@yahoo.com

Cost

$10 optional beginner kit, or bringing the provided list of supplies.

Meetings

We will meet every other Saturday morning from 9a-11a at the Public Agency Center in West Bend, room 1010. They will be the second and fourth Saturday of the month, January through April. Come to as many or as few as you are able! If none of these dates work, please let Julie know and we will figure out a way to learn together.

01/10/2026
01/24/2026
02/28/2026
03/14/2026
03/28/2026
04/11/2026
04/25/2026

New meeting dates added! Kim Belger will be offering knitting project meetings on Wednesday evenings in the Public Agency Center, room 1010, from 6:30-8:30pm on these dates:

02/11/2026
02/25/2026
03/11/2026
03/25/2026
04/08/2026
04/22/2026
05/13/2026
05/27/2026
06/10/2026
06/24/2026

Please contact Kim with any questions about the Wednesday meetings: kimh234@yahoo.com

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS – Here are 3 patterns to choose from! If you would kindly respond to Julie by January 1st with your pattern and color choice, I will bring your supplies to the first class. Supplies are $10 per beginner set, due when supplies are received. You are welcome to purchase your own supplies instead! I can give you advice based on your pattern choice.

If you have some yarn on hand (anything at all will work!), I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND practicing tension using this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMSd3UcCINM

If you can’t quite get it or simply don’t have time, no problem. We will work on it during the first class. It’s much more fun to just start knitting though! 🙂

EXPERIENCED KNITTERS – I suggest browsing ravelry.com to find a pattern you’d like to work on (follow one of the links above and I would suggest making a free account). You can filter your search based on yarn type, availability (free??), needle sizes you already have on hand, etc. Just let me know if you’d like any guidance in your search for the perfect project and yarn!

I have a youtube channel with very non-professional videos on basic knitting techniques. Please save this for help down the road! 2 weeks is a long time in between meets. Knitting is like any sport or instrument! The more you practice, the faster your muscle memory will take over! https://www.youtube.com/@KnitWise4u

I look forward to meeting you all!
Julie Gdowski