Name
Know Your Yarn! (NEW & EXCLUSIVE!)
Date
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Sarah Solomon
Category
Projects & Patterns, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
We live in a golden age of fibers with a sometimes overwhelming number of yarns to choose from. In this class we’ll take a closer look at fibers and yarn with the ultimate goal of deeper understanding and making better, more informed choices for our knitting projects. We will discuss the properties and sources of both animal and plant fibers, then talk about the processing that goes into making these fibers into specific types of yarns. We will discuss the properties of worsted and woolen yarns and how plying affects yarn behavior. We will learn about how different fibers wash and wear, discuss what fiber blends achieve what results, consider the role of dyes and explore choosing a yarn for specific purpose. If you’ve ever wondered about why a yarn pills, why it grows when you wear it, why it feels light or heavy, or wondered what yarn would be best for a cable pattern, a lace pattern, a heavenly cowl or a heard-wearing sweater, this is the class for you. This class is lecture/discussion-based; we will not be knitting in class. Technique Requirements: Knit/Purl; Cast on/bind off; Increase/decrease; have knit a few accessories; have completed several projects
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
If you already have yarn(s) you would like to learn more about, please bring it to class along with the care label(s). You will also need a notebook, pencil and calculator.
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Sunday