Pre-Work Handout for Colorwork Hat‍ ‍

Materials:

Smooth, DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (approx. 130 yards of main color and 50 yards of second color)

One 16" circular needle and one set of DPNs in US size 7 (or size needed for gauge of 5 sts per inch)

Stitch markers (6)

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette

Before the class:

Using appropriate size needles (for a gauge of 5 sts. per inch in stockinette), cast on 96 stitches. Join and place marker.

Work your choice of brims:

1. Rolled Brim:‍ ‍

 Work in stockinette (knit all stitches on each round) for 3”.

2. Ribbed Brim:‍ ‍

*K2, P2*, then repeat between * and * until end of round. Repeat until hat reaches 1” in height.

 Then work in stockinette (knit all stitches on each round) until hat reaches 1¾” in height (1” ribbed + ¾ inches in stockinette = 1¾” total).

Doodle Trick or Treat Bag

Materials: Worsted weight yarn 3 colors- high contrast.

450 total yards= 200 main color, 100 yards of at least 2 other colors. Yardage will vary depending on students’ doodle choices.

*Picture Shown

Color 1 - Desert Oasis, Wild Violet. Color 2 - Desert Oasis, Pumpkin Spice

Needles: US 5/3.5mm 24” and US 7/4.50 mm; or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch markers ( 1 BOR + 5 cc colored), tapestry needle, Doodle pack or book.

Gauge 26 sts x 28 rows in stranded pattern = 4’’/10 cm square

Pre-Work

Knit the bottom of the bag

Cast On 25 with smaller needle

Rows 1-72

Knit every row (Garter Stitch Fabric)

Sample Sock Pre Work

Materials and Gauge Information:

Approx. 60 yds. of DK (#3) or Worsted (#4) weight yarn (this makes 1 sample sock)

4 double point needles in Size 4 for DK or Size 6 for Worsted weight yarn

Gauge isn’t used for this sample

BEFORE THE CLASS:

Cast On: Cast on 36 sts loosely.

Divide sts on 3 double point needles as follows:

Needle 1: 9 heel sts.

Needle 2: 18 instep sts.

Needle 3: 9 heel sts.

Join. BOR (Beginning of Round) and knit one round.

Cuff: *k1,p1* repeat around for 3 rounds

Leg: Switch to plain knitting for 2 more rounds.

On round 2, knit the stitches on Needles 1 & 2 and then stop

Needles and Yarn-

US 6 16”circ-DK Weight #3

US 7 Circ-Worsted Weight #4

Please Cast on 120 (144, 168) sts in your border color. Join to work in the round being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round.

Work 1×1 or 2×2 rib for 1.5in

Suggested Needles US 4/3.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge 16 in [40 cm] circular needles NOTE: DPNs of the same size required for working the small circumference at the toe of the stocking

Using a long tail cast on (or preferred method), cast on 72 (96) sts in cuff color. Place marker for BOR and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

UPPER CUFF Work 2x2 Ribbing. k2, p2, repeat from to end of round. Work the ribbing for approx. 1.5 in [4 cm]. After completing the cuff, Knit 1 round in cuff color, placing a marker every 24 sts.Item description

Cobblestone Cowl

Materials: 1 Skein of Rasta or Gigante #6 and 1 skein Heritage Sock #1

Hook: G or around there (gauge is not super important)

Class Pre Work:

Chain 301 in Contrast Color (The Thin Yarn)

Row 1- Skip 1st ch. 1sc in each ch to the end. Join with sl st to 1st ch to form a circle. Take care not to twist it.