Extreme slip stitches are when enough stitches are slipped to dramatically distort the fabric. They are easy to work and can lead to dramatic effect. Scultura is a reversible scarf that used these extreme slip stitches, and the pattern is included. In class we will cover slip stitches as a general technique and extreme slip stitches. You will also make a small swatch of a Scultura. In the swatch for Scutura, you will learn four techniques: the main pattern with extreme slip stitches, using increases and decreases to make a parallelogram, I-cord on all four edges, and marl stripes. After class, you will be ready to cast on. Scultura can be made in a small version or a large version. The small (large) versions take about 400 (800) yards of yarn, plus a mini skein for the contrasting marl stripes.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, increase/decrease, chart reading, basic finishing techniques

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Bring a small ball of plain yarn, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, and appropriate needles for swatching.