Knitting for Beginners

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Allison Park, PA 15101 United States
Dining Room
3/19/2026-4/23/2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST on Th

Knitting for Beginners

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

This course is designed for those who have some basic knitting skills. Students should be able to cast-on and be familiar with the knit and purl stitches. In this class we will explore a variety of knitting stitches which can be accomplished by combining knit and purl stitches. This will include the seed stitch, slip stitch, and lace stitches which are created by using yarn overs.

Please come to class with a US 7 or US 8 knitting needle. Practice yarn will be available if needed for the first class.

Members can register for one of the knitting classes offered by Stephanie.

Marks, Stephanie
Stephanie Marks

Stephanie Marks spent the first part of her career in mechanical and electrical design and drafting at Westinghouse R & D.  However, the majority of her career was spent at La Roche University in the Registrar’s Office and Faculty Offices until her retirement in July of 2021. Stephanie started knitting in ninth grade and remembers how awkward knitting was at first. With a little bit of encouragement and patience she quickly found it to be a very joyful and creative outlet. She enjoys teaching people the basics of knitting and seeing the pride on the face of a student when they complete a knitted project. Steph has taught at the Millvale library, at several rehabilitation facilities for women, and has taught all four of her granddaughters ages 6 through 14 and her five-year-old grandson. Stephanie has also moved on to progressive knitting techniques such as the Kitchener stitch and intarsia. She also enjoys creating and teaching more advanced pieces such as socks and sweaters and Christmas stockings. Knitting is her favorite pastime.