So a week ago Thursday was my first knitting class. Jayne at the purlSide, my new favorite LYS, asked me to teach a class on cabling. That's what prompted me to create the Gemma Cabled Scarf (now a free ravelry download available to anyone) -- I needed a pattern to teach.
I was worried we wouldn't have any takers. I had 12 people show up for class! Good thing I was prepared with lots of patterns and with a big giant example to teach from (see that big sage green scarf on the end of the table... that's my low-tech power point demonstration for the class... grin).
I had a super fun time teaching them the basics and everyone did such a great job! I think one of the things that's always interesting, and good for a teacher, is to see what you can improve on... what the common mistakes are. I picked up a few ideas for next time.
Look at how studious they all are... such good students!
There were a few small boo-boos as would be expected when starting anything new, but by the end of class everyone seemed well on their way to a scarf (despite my scary look below, no one had any scary mistakes that couldn't be easily fixed).
This Thursday at regular knit night, a few people from class brought in their progress... look at this!!
Very exciting to see everyone have that "lightbulb" moment and realize they too can do something new. I love cables... and I think these guys do too now. I'm looking forward to seeing their final projects even more than I was to getting my own done!
And more fun... I get to teach the class again this week! A new group to bring to the cable side this Thursday evening at the purlSide!
4 comments:
Very fun! Good for you for fostering the knitting bug!
Teaching can be rewarding and fun. Looks like your students really appreciate you!
I used to teach crochet at an LYS. It was fun, but I got a bit burned out. You have to have LOTS of energy for a class like this! Congratulations!
how exciting! congrats on your successful class!
Fun! Looks like you've got a great group.
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