# Event Details - **Event Name**: Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Like some of the topics we cover in this series but you would prefer to pick and choose? See listing for all the details.About this EventThis is a ticket for Part 1: Foundations of Knitting on September 3rd. You can read the descriptions for each week listed below and sign up individually for classes if you would prefer that to signing up for the full 4 week course. If you would like to sign up for the full series instead please see the separate listing here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1988087798122?aff=oddtdtcreatorFULL SERIES DESCRIPTIONFrom First Stitch to Masterpiece: A 4-Part Knitting JourneyThis series takes place over 4 weeks, beginning on Thursday September 3rd and continues on September 10th, 17th and 24th. Each class is 2 hours long from 7-9 pm.Overview:This four-part knitting series is designed to take students from complete beginners to confident, advanced knitters. Each session builds on the last, combining hands-on instruction with practical projects so you will leave with all the skills you'll need plus a knitting journal filled with samples from each class. Whether you’ve never held needles before or want to refine your technique, this structured progression will guide you every step of the way.Part 1: Foundations of Knitting – Getting StartedPerfect for absolute beginners, this session introduces the essentials. Participants will learn how to hold needles and yarn, cast on and create basic stitches such as knit and purl. By the end, you’ll understand pattern basics as well as how to read a basic knitting pattern and how to choose the right yarn for a project.Skills Covered:Tools and materials overviewCasting on and binding offKnit and purl stitchesReading beginner patterns & deciphering the information on a yarn ball band.Part 2: Building Confidence – Texture & TechniqueIn this session, you'll expand your skills by exploring stitch patterns and shaping techniques. You’ll learn how to create texture, fix common mistakes and start working with slightly more complex patterns.Skills Covered:Increasing and decreasing stitchesFixing dropped stitchesReading intermediate patterns and how to use stitch dictionariesPart 3: Expanding Your Craft – Color & CablesTake your knitting to the next level by incorporating colorwork and the beauty of cables. Students will begin a more detailed look at advanced concepts that will introduce new techniques and build precision.Skills Covered:Stripes and basic colorwork such as Fair Isle, stranded and duplicate stitchUnderstanding gauge and how to correct for your particular tensionIntroduction to cables and how to read cable patternsPart 4: Mastery & Creativity – Designing Your Own PieceThe final session focuses on refining advanced techniques and encouraging creativity. Participants will gain the confidence to modify patterns or design their own projects, completing the journey from beginner to independent knitter. We will go over multiple shaping techniques for designing your own wrap/shawl and incorporating elements that you learned in previous classes.Skills Covered:Advanced stitch combinationsPattern modification and customizationFinishing techniques (blocking, seaming)Tips for designing original piecesWho This Is For:Complete beginners looking for a structured learning pathIntermediate knitters wanting to deepen their skillsAnyone interested in creating handmade, high-quality knitwearOutcome:By the end of the series, students will have a strong technical foundation, multiple examples and the confidence to tackle advanced knitting patterns or design their own creations.All supplies are included.*****Please note***** when you use the ‘contact organizer‘ feature on Eventbrite, we never receive any messages on our end. If you need to get a hold of us for any reason, please email us at edsmercantiletoronto@gmail.com OR send us a DM on our Instagram page @edsmercantiletoronto OR use the contact form on our website www.edsmercantiletoronto. comThanks! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/knitting-masterclass-part-1-learn-to-knit/100001993752428183 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 54.58, max: 54.58, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ed’s Mercantile - **lat**: 43.66452590000001 - **long**: -79.4131196 - **full address**: Ed’s Mercantile, 605 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b00368d2aaa1014495a932762d4e31d218c84cf6847fdd9b4cf0363da18b51b3-rimg-w964-h646-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787616054 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit being held? - **A:** Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ed s Mercantile, 605 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit? - **A:** Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit is organized by Ed s Mercantile. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Knitting Masterclass: Part 1 Learn to Knit 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 Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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