Name
The Secrets to Solving Mistakes, Mishaps, and the Disappointing Sweater
Date & Time
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
All Levels Welcome
Teacher
Leslye Solomon
Category
Garments, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
We all make mistakes when we knit. From poor fit to a dropped stitch, this is the class to learn how making mistakes is no longer the end of the world. Leslye will share a list of tricks in this handson workshop that will help avoid the “ripping out and starting all over again” syndrome. Learn how to take care of a list of typical problems, avoiding and preventing failures and the agony of wasting time. Erase all fears by gaining the knowledge to handle any disaster, from a multiple-row dropped stitch to a miss-crossed cable to a poorly fitting garment. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease
Homework:
You will make one long sample as follows: Using Aran-weight wool and size 9 needles, cast on 18 stitches. Work seed stitch for 3 inches (Row 1: K1, p1 to end. Row 2: P1, k1 to end. Repeat these two rows.)Work garter stitch for 2 to 3 inches. (Knit every row.)Work stockinette stitch for 2 to 3 inches. (Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Repeat these two rows.) Do not bind off. Leave piece on needle.
Supplies for Class:
Aran-weight, smooth, light-colored, twisted style yarn. US size 9/5.5mm needles. Please bring a US size H-8/5mm, I-9/5.5mm, or J-10/6mm crochet hook and sharp scissors.
Day
Saturday