Name
The Art of Construction: Knitting A Balaclava (NEW & EXCLUSIVE!)
Date & Time
Saturday, January 13, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Brandi Cheyenne Harper
Category
Projects & Patterns, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
The class is all about shaping and construction. You will combine a number of classic shaping techniques and learn some less known construction methods with the end goal being to create a deceptively intricate piece, the balaclava. These piece uses a number of different needle sizes to obtain a proper fit around the shoulders, neck and head.
This class will cover:
- Picking up on crochet chain for a non-roll brim stockinette stitch border
- Knitting in the round
- What the teacher refers to as "sculpting" to manipulate and shape specific areas
- Various increases and decreases
- Short rowing
- Tubular Bind Off
These piece looks great on all genders.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; basic finishing techniques; have knit a whole garment; beginner crochet; short rows
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
Yarn: Patons “Classic Wool Roving”; 100% Wool; 120 yds/100 grams. 1 ball each of grey (G), natural (N) and dark grey (DG) or the colors of your choosing or 2 balls of one color. Want to use another yarn? Bring 250 yards of chunky weight yarn. Needles and Tools: 24” circular size US 17/12 mm and US 11/8 mm 16” circular size US 13/9 mm and US 11/8 mm US (2) US 6/4 mm double pointed needles US N/10 mm crochet hook US H/5 mm crochet hook Large stitch markers Tape measure Scissors Tapestry needle
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$10 for the pattern
Day
Saturday