Name
Professional Sweater Finishing (NEW!) (Part 2 of 2)
Date
Friday, January 25, 2019
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 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 creating 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:
(Make 2) With worsted weight yarn and a size 8 needle, CO 18 sts. Work 12 rows in St st, 12 rows in Rev St st and then 12 rows in St st. Slide all stitches to a stitch holder to be worked later. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Repeat for second swatch. (Make 2) With worsted weight yarn and a size 8 needle, CO 18 sts. Work 24 rows in St st. Slide all stitches to a stitch holder to be worked later. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Repeat for second swatch.
Supplies for Class:
Tapestry needle. Worsted-weight yarn. 3 double pointed needles. 1 pair of straight knitting needles in size US 8.
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Friday