Building Blocks Blanket

Build your knitting skills one square at a time with the Building Blocks Blanket by Michelle Hunter. In this year-long class, you'll knit a new square each month, learning techniques that build on what you've practiced in previous sessions. By the end, you'll have 12 unique blocks and the skills to tackle more challenging knitting projects with confidence.

We'll meet once a month to work on each block, with a final session in December to learn how to seam the squares together. A PDF and printed copy of the pattern are included in the class fee. You'll receive the printed pattern at your first session.

What You'll Learn

• New stitch patterns and knitting techniques each month
• How to read and follow increasingly complex knitting instructions
• Techniques to improve your knitting skills and confidence
• How to seam your finished blocks into a blanket

Skill Level

This class is suitable for knitters who are comfortable knitting and purling and are ready to expand their skills with new stitches and techniques.

Materials

• 1200 yards of worsted-weight yarn. We recommend Woolly Worsted, Ultra Wool, or Malabrigo Rios.
• US 8–10 knitting needles

Please come to the first class with your materials selected and purchased. We're happy to help you choose the right yarn for your blanket.

What's Included

• 13 instructor-led class sessions
• A PDF and printed copy of the Building Blocks Blanket pattern
• Instruction and guidance throughout the project
• A final session devoted to seaming your blanket

Schedule

The class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6–7 PM, once a month for 12 months, with an additional December session for seaming.

Tuesdays, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 + 28 from 6-7 PM

Keep Learning

Looking for more ways to develop your skills? Explore our knitting classes in Philadelphia for more opportunities to learn new techniques and take on your next project.