Learning to fix your knitting mistakes begins with reading your knitting and having a clear understanding of how knitted fabric works. The first part of this workshop thoroughly explores knit and purl stitches (including stitch anatomy, stitch mount, Eastern, Western, and combination knitting, and twisted stitches) and how those two stitches create a variety of fabrics. Part two explores how to fix dropped stitches and sections of stitches in those various fabrics (Stockinette, garter stitch, 2x2 rib, and seed stitch), as well as the basics of tinking, frogging, and adding lifelines.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off

CO 27 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K12, (k2, p2) twice, (k1, p1) three times, k1.
Row 2 (WS): (k1, p1) three times, k1, (k2, p2) twice, p6, k6.
Rep Rows 1 & 2 until swatch is approximately 4” in length.
Don’t Bind off. Keep stitches on the needle. Cut yarn, leaving a 12” tail.
Note: Swatch includes sections of garter stitch, Stockinette stitch, K2P2 rib, and seed stitch (from right to left).

• Worsted-weight yarn [CYC 4 medium]: enough for the homework swatch
• US 8 [5 mm] needles for knitting flat
• US 6 [4 mm] DPNs (two)
• Size G or H crochet hook
• Embroidery floss or fingering-weight yarn [CYC 1 super fine] for adding a lifeline
• Scissors and a tapestry needle