# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Senior U: Introduction to Knitting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Free and open to adults ages 55+!
Wednesdays, April 15, 22, and 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (CT)
In-Person at IUN*
Register by April 7 at go.iu.edu/3AVG or 219-980-6907
Join Jane Whedbee, fiber artist, knitter, and designer, for this beginner-level knitting series. Participants will learn the fundamental terminology and methods needed to follow a basic knitting pattern. This will include learning casting on (starting), mastering the core stitches and patterns, and binding off (finishing) a piece of knitted fabric. Knitting needles (size 7), yarn, and other basic materials will be provided.

Accessibility: To request accommodations (large front, braille, wheelchair assistance, etc.), please contact CURE at least 5 days in advance at 219-980-6907 or curesu@iu.edu.

*In-Person Sessions: These sessions will take place at the IU Northwest campus. Location specifics (i.e., building and room number) are provided to registrants via a confirmation letter that is sent after registration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gary/senior-u-introduction-to-knitting/200029788046454
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Gary
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence
- **lat**: 41.55633
- **long**: -87.33833
- **full address**: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, 3400 Broadway,Gary, Indiana, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (https://allevents.in/org/center-for-urban-and-regional-excellence/13025792)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, 3400 Broadway,Gary, Indiana, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Center for Urban and Regional Excellence
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Senior U: Introduction to Knitting ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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