Name
Ponchini Design Challenge
Date & Time
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Steven Berg
Category
Accessories, Design
Class Details:
The StevenBe Ponchini is a versatile garment with so many design possibilities. This is your chance to create a custom Ponchini with the Ponchini Master himself. Get excited to explore the genius and simplicity of this garment by making it into something that suits you exactly all while learning Steven’s favorite tips and tricks. Experience the magic of mixology, taking a variety of yarns from different brands, weights, and fiber contents to create a magical and unique Ponchini. Start with an original pattern from StevenBe and learn different methods of creating edges, modifying the shape with short rows, adding new colors, and combining fibers in unique ways to customize the pattern and truly make it yours. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
• A work-in-progress or finished project for show and tell (the desire to be admired is not required—but it is recommended!) • The Ponchini Vol. 1 book, which can be acquired in class • Minimum 3 yarns to work with—we love to experiment with a variety of weights and fiber contents. Yarns should be chosen and wound prior to class so we can begin immediately. More yarns can be added during class. Choose a color palette when bringing your stash to make it cohesive. • A skein of smooth, worsted-weight yarn and needles to match for experimenting and swatching techniques • A book of knitting stitch patterns including lace, cables, textured patterns (recommended, but not required) • A variety of needle sizes will be needed so bring a good selection (we recommend an interchangeable set), even a crochet hook or two • A notebook or design sketchbook to keep notes with pens/pencils. • Steven’s goodie bag of most preferred notions, including: • Stitch markers • Stitch holders • Tapestry needles (2 or 3 of varying sizes; sharp, blunt, and large-eye—Chibi is a great choice) • Tape measure (as cute as possible—fun tools are the best tools) • Scissors • The Knit Kit is the perfect solution for gathering all of these notions in one spot. It is StevenBe’s perfect travel companion.
Day
Saturday