Name
High-Class Finishing Techniques
Date
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Faina Goberstein
Category
Finishing
Class Details:
All parts of your sweater are done. What’s next? Learn how to make your project even more beautiful with correct finishing steps. We’ll cover different blocking methods; seams; alternative methods of picking up stitches for a neckline, button bands, and other edges; 3-needle bind off; collar shaping for best results; and much more. If you do it right, you will love your sweater. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; have knit a few accessories
Homework:
With worsted and light-colored yarn, make 4 swatches in St st as follows: Each swatch: CO 30 sts. Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1. Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end. Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 3"/7.5 cm. Bind off all sts. Block the swatch.
Supplies for Class:
The homework swatches, worsted-weight yarn, needles, crochet hook, tapestry needle, safety pins.
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
0
Day
Sunday