# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🧶 Finally unravel the mysteries of yarn and needles! First Stitches is designed to take you from absolutely no experience to confident beginner. Over four hands-on weeks, you will master the foundational mechanics of knitting - casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and casting off - while working on a wearable cowl.

You’ll learn how to read yarn labels, fix simple mistakes, and choose the right tools for future projects. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with your very first completed handmade accessory and the skills to tackle beginner patterns on your own.

Supplies Needed:
🧶Yarn: 1–2 skeins/balls (approx. 150–200 yards) of Medium/Worsted Weight (#4) or Bulky (#5) yarn in a light, solid color. (Avoid dark colors, textured/bouclé, or splitting yarns like cotton)
🪡 Needles: US Size 8 or 9 (5.0mm–5.5mm) for worsted weight OR US Size 10.5 (6.5mm) for bulky weight. Single-pointed (10″ length) or 24″ circular needles work best.
📝 Notions: Tapestry/darning needle (large eye, blunt tip), small crochet hook (Size G or H for fixing dropped stitches), measuring tape, small scissors, notebook, and pen.

Event Dates & Time:
📅 4-Week Series: Wednesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th, and October 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please visit our website to register online & for more information on this series' pricing for members and non-members: https://www.artinlee.org/event/first-stitches-an-introduction-to-knitting/2026-09-16/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/first-stitches-an-introduction-to-knitting-4-week-series/200030644484309
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **lat**: 26.5948
- **long**: -81.8907
- **full address**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series being held?
  - **A:** First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series?
  - **A:** First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series is organized by Alliance for the Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Alliance for the Arts's events?
  - **A:** Alliance for the Arts has 204+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Alliance for the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting - 4 Week Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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