Come learn some of her fabulous favorite “Tricky Stitches” and how to use them to knit art. Photos from Nicky’s Noro KAL Afghan swatches. She will have many of her designs on hand to inspire your creativity using stitches and squares.

World a Garter Point with one ball of yarn ( Noro Silk Garden or similar gauge ) and corresponding needle size as follows:
Make a slip knot—counts as first cast-on st.
Row 1 (RS): Kfb in st—2 sts.
Row 2 (WS): K1, kfb in next st—3 sts.
Row 3: Kfb, k1, kfb—5 sts. Place removable marker to indicate RS of work.
Row 4: Kfb, k4—6 sts.
Row 5: Kfb, knit to end—7 sts.
Row 6: Kfb, knit to end—8 sts.
Rows 7–22: Rep Rows 5 and 6 for 8 times—24 sts.
Rows 23 and 25 (RS): Kfb, knit to end.
Rows 24 and 26 (WS): Kfb, purl to end—28 sts.

Stitch markers; scissors, tapestry needle, small stitch holders or large safety pins; cable needle. And a smile!