Name

Yarn Voyage for Knitting and Design

Date

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Time

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Session Type:

3-Hour Class

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Teacher:

Anne Hanson

Category

Finishing, Tips & Techniques

Class Details:

Ever wonder why, when you achieved exact gauge using a different yarn, your finished object looks nothing like the original? Much more than a discussion about yarn weights, this explorative class for knitters and hand spinners of all levels covers myriad yarn characteristics and their effect on knitted fabric. Participants will learn how yarn type relates to gauge, needle size, texture, and fabric integrity, and how to use that information to make better choices and/or substitutions in their projects. Students will test knitting yarns of various fibers, twist ratios, and dye applications to make comparisons and learn to assess final fabrics. Even the most experienced knitters and spinners will go away with new insight on the fibers and yarns they thought they knew.

Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; beginner Lace; chart reading

Homework:

Supplies to Bring:

Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):

$15

Day

Sunday