Name
Let It Go: Drop-Stitch Patterns (NEW!)
Date & Time
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Patty Lyons
Category
Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
Remember when the thought of dropping a stitch made your heart stop? Now learn to let that GO! With drop-stitch patterns you will discover the beauty of dropping a stitch on purpose! Drop-stitch patterns are fun and add a wow factor to anything you knit. In this hands-on knitting class, we will explore a variety of beautiful drop-stitch patterns that add texture as well as manipulated drops and lifted floats. Add a bit of wow to any pattern. Come on, drop a stitch, and let it go!
Homework:
Work 4 swatches, leave all on needles (or stitch holder) with yarn still attached. We will be working these swatches:
Swatch #1 – CO 21 stitches
Row 1: K across
Row 2: K across
Row 3: *P2tog, YO repeat from * to last stitch, P1
Row 4: K across
Row 5: K across
Row 6: K across
Swatch #2 – CO 24 stitches
Setup row (RS): k1, *p2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k2 ;rep from * end last repeat with p2, k1 — 27 st
Row 1, 3, 5 (WS): P1* k2, p3, k2, p2; rep from * end last repeat with k2, p1
Row 2, 4 (RS): knit the knits, purl the purls
Swatch #3 – CO 21 stitches
Set up row (RS): k1, p1, *k5, p1*; rep from * to last st, k1
Swatch #4 – CO 30 stitches
Supplies for Class:
Yarn: Smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn—wool or wool blend best. Needles: Needles appropriate to yarn.
Day
Sunday