Name
Double Up and Around!
Date & Time
Friday, November 4, 2016, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Lucy Neatby
Category
Color, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
Make an exploratory journey into other realms of double knitting (which produces two-layer fabrics). We will begin with tubes within tubes, worked in the round, initially with a single yarn, two yarns and then with color patterning. We will look at different ways to handle the yarns for maximum efficiency and how to incorporate shapings into double fabrics, topped off with tubular bind-off. These techniques are suited to ultra warm mittens and cozy lined socks. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease
Homework:
Cast on 48 sts in the round and work 2 rounds of 1x1 rib (k1, p1). Use whatever type of needles you prefer. Leave the stitches on the needle.
Supplies for Class:
A set of double pointed needles of sizes US size 3 (3.25mm) to 5 (3.75mm) or one or two circulars according to your preferred method of working in the round. 20g each of two solid colors of smooth DK- to worsted-weight yarn. Scissors. Crochet hook in size comparable to your needles. Blunt darning needle. Usual knitting paraphernalia.
Day
Friday