Name
Professional Sweater Finishing (NEW!) (Part 1 of 2)
Date
Friday, January 25, 2019
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Alana Dakos
Category
Finishing
Class Details:
Master new techniques to finish your sweaters like a pro! Alana will guide you through the process of seaming up a baby sweater and teaching how to create perfect invisible seams using the kitchener stitch and mattress stitch. Learn the best way to pick up stitches accurately, connect shoulder seams with a 3-needle bind off, block your sweater and how to weave in yarn tails so that they never, ever, EVER unravel! Alana will share her own special tips and tricks for your most beautifully finished garment.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; have knit a whole garment; have knit a few accessories; basic finishing techniques
Homework:
Basic Baby Sweater pieces (back, fronts, and sleeves) completed and blocked with sts still on holders. The pattern can be downloaded here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-baby-cardigan
Supplies for Class:
Extra yarn for seaming. 1 set of US7 double-pointed needles (or size of larger circular needle used in knitting the Basic Baby Sweater). Tapestry needle. 1 US6 24” circular needle (or size of smaller circular needle used in knitting the Basic Baby Sweater). Locking stitch markers or safety pins. Scissors.
Day
Friday