Knit Stars Beautiful Basics Knit Bundle

Strengthen your foundation with the Knit Stars Beautiful Basics Bundle.

What’s the secret to becoming a true expert? Adopt a beginner’s mindset! When you stay open and curious, you keep the wonder alive forever. The Knit Stars Beautiful Basics Bundle brings together five inspiring documentary masterclasses led by world-class Stars, offering techniques, patterns, and tips to help you strengthen your foundation and explore new horizons, including dips into fades, colorwork, and crochet. It’s your gateway to confidence, creativity, and connection that can last a lifetime. Each masterclass leads off with a mini-documentary filmed on-location in each Star’s home studio, then flows directly into step-by-step instruction, expert tips, and patterns to showcase your new skills.

Your bundle includes:

Jeanne Tripplehorn, Lisa Borgnes and Shelley Brander: Knit Start

Brand-new to knitting, need a refresher or just wanting to fill gaps in your knowledge?

Knit Start is the perfect way to jump in with confidence! Join Hollywood actor Jeanne Tripplehorn, author Lisa Borgnes Giramonti, and Knit Stars founder Shelley Brander as they guide you through the fundamentals – casting on, knitting, purling, shaping, marling, and textured stitches – all while sharing personal stories that celebrate knitting as both a craft and a creative escape. You’ll also learn troubleshooting, seamless joins, and finishing techniques, plus get three stylish, beginner-friendly patterns to practice your new skills.

Ginnifer Goodwin & Kathleen Lawton-Trask: Knit Start 2

Take your knitting further with Hollywood actor/producer Ginnifer Goodwin and her best friend and mentor, Dr. Kathleen Lawton-Trask. This class makes learning fun and approachable as you read charts, create rib stitches, and explore slip-stitch colorwork – all while discovering how swatching can be a space for creativity instead of just a test. Ginnifer shares her love for rustic fibers, meaningful stashes, and cozy home projects, including a delightful slip-stitched tea mat pattern. Expect warm conversation, practical tips, and plenty of laughs as you continue your knitting journey.

Andrea Mowry: Color Confidence & Fades

Master the art of color-fading and shawl knitting with Andrea Mowry! In this class, you’ll learn how to choose colors that flow beautifully, shape shawls with bias knitting, and use slip stitches and stretchy bind-offs for a polished finish. Andrea also shares expert tips on yarn estimation, blocking, and styling, so your finished projects look amazing and drape just right. Whether you’re knitting your first fade or fine-tuning your technique, this workshop will boost your confidence and creativity.

Casapinka: Stranded Knitting & Simple Colorwork

Think stranded knitting is too complicated? Not with Casapinka! In this fun and engaging class, she breaks down colorwork step by step, starting with Long Tail Cast-On, swatching in the round, and one-handed stranded knitting. Then, level up with techniques like catching floats, leg-hugging decreases, and knitting with both hands for extra speed. You’ll work on the playful “Mellow Birds” motif and enjoy plenty of Casapinka’s signature humor, expert tips, and even a snarky cameo from Bronwyn’s Cat – Sharon from Security!

Alexandra Tavel: The Duality of Knit & Crochet

Why choose between knitting and crochet when you can do both? In this class, Alexandra Tavel walks you through making two cozy, modern sweaters – “Holloway” (knit) and “Hawthorne” (crochet) – while teaching the differences and strengths of each technique. You’ll learn essential garment-shaping skills, how to choose the right stitches for each craft, and tips for creating wearable, stylish sweaters. This is the perfect class for anyone wanting to expand their skills and confidence in both knitting and crochet.

Total running time of all 5 Masterclasses: 12.5 hours

Includes 14 bonus patterns and handouts

Own these workshops and watch them on your schedule—pause, rewind, and return as you grow your skills. With this bundle, you’ll explore techniques, embrace challenges, and celebrate your creativity every step of the way.