Nothing strikes terror into the hearts of knitters quite like a hole. Whether it’s moths or catching your beloved sweater on a nail, fear not; help is here. We've all seen those neat little Instagram videos making it look easy, but what are our fundamental considerations when it comes to fixes? We will explore when to make vertical repairs vs horizontal repairs. When to use a crochet hook, when to use our knitting needles, and when to use a darning needle. After mastering a hole in stockinette, we will even explore how to fix holes in stranded knitting, cables, and lace!

Skill Prerequisite: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Recognize the knit and purl stitches and be able to work them in a pattern without supervision. Knowledge of duplicate stitch required.

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What to Expect in Class

Swatch #1
CO 20 stitches; work in stockinette for 35 rows, BO.
With contrasting yarn, work a duplicate stitch over 5 stitches across two rows (this will be taken out in class). Leave LONG tail on either side; don't weave in ends.

Swatch #2
CO 18 stitches.
(RS) K5, p2, k4, p2, k5.
(WS) P5, k2, p4, k2, p5.
Continue working in pattern for 24 rows, BO.

Homework materials:
Worsted to chunky yarn in a light color (smooth, non-splitty wool or wool blend is best). Use a needle appropriate to yarn to knit swatches

Class materials:
Crochet hook appropriate to yarn (or latch hook)
Darning needle
Sharp scissors
Small ball of contrasting-color yarn in same weight as yarn used in homework swatches
Small amount of smooth, thin crochet cotton yarn
Folded hand towel or small blocking mat to pin into
4 or more T pins
Double-pointed needles appropriate to yarn

Reminder: Please print any handout(s) prior to class and bring it with you.