Knitting Skills 1
Type: Technique
Length: 2 hours
Instructor: Staff
Class Fee: $25
Description:
Add to your basic understanding of knitting and purling and build knitting confidence. Inthis class, we cover yarn labels, needles, and other knitting tools in more detail. We discuss the importanceof swatching, as well as how to knit and measure a gauge swatch. We introduce the cableand long-tail cast-on methods, and we will show youhowto join new yarn and how to weave in ends.
Next, we will review properties of knit and purl stitches, and garter and stockinette stitch patterns. Then we will learn how to knitseed stitch and rib stitch patterns.We will review binding off and learn how to bind off in pattern.We will also show one way to seam knitted fabric together(If you made a pair of Quick Knit Fingerless Gloves after taking our Learn to Knit class, you may bring them to this class to practice sewing them up.)
Participants need to purchase or bring the following supplies when they come to class:
(Please arrive a few minutes early to purchase your materials.)
1 skein of Cascade 220 or Cascade 220 Superwash yarn
US Size 8 (5.0mm) or 9 (5.5mm) Addi Natura 24” circular needle
Scissors Darning Needle
(Optional)—bring your Quick Knit Fingerless Gloves to practice seaming
(free pattern available in-store)
Please register for all classes at least 24 hours in advance.
Unless specified, materials are not included in the cost of class.