Name
Pick-Up Artist (EXCLUSIVE!)
Date
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Marie Greene
Category
Finishing, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
Sweater finishing doesn’t have to be a chore. Learn my clever new methods for picking-up stitches, working button bands, buttonholes and crafting necklines to give your sweaters a gorgeous, professional finish – without the headache. These are my most requested, most popular tricks that will eliminate the guesswork and frustration of sweater finishing – you may even learn to love it!
You’ll learn:
• How to avoid the dreaded button band "sag"
• How to pick up the correct number of stitches every time
• Tricks to adjust neckline fit
• A new, sleek technique for tidy, strong buttonholes
• Three clever ways to finish a neckline, with variations
• Quick tricks to fix trouble spots (underarm gap, uneven edges and more!)
• How to reinforce a seamless sweater so it stays on better
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; have knit a whole garment; we will use a crochet hook for a simple technique that does not require prior crochet experience, although if you are comfortable holding and using a crochet hook, it can help.
Homework:
With US Size 6/4mm needles and DK weight or light worsted weight yarn in med/light color cast on 7 stitches using cable cast-on method. Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Rep rows 1 and 2 once more. Row 5: Use cable cast-on method (worked tightly) to cast on 3 stitches knit-wise at the start of this row, knit to end (including newly cast-on stitches) Row 6: Purl Rep rows 5 and 6 two more times. Next row: Use cable cast-on method (worked tightly) to cast on 9 stitches knit-wise at the start of this row, knit to end (including newly cast-on stitches) = 25 stitches Next row: Purl Continue knitting 3 in / 7.5cm in stockinette stitch and bind off. Block this piece before you come to class. Please bring this same yarn to class for practicing the techniques we will discuss.
Supplies for Class:
• Crochet hook size E/3.5mm • US Size 4/3.5mm circular or straight needles (any length) • 20-25 yards scrap yarn (the same as used for your homework) • Scant amount (2-3 yards) of light worsted or DK weight yarn in a different color than that used in homework
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Saturday