Explore the elegant world of shawl knitting in this workshop, where we will focus on crafting mini prototypes of shawls in three distinct shapes: asymmetrical, triangular, and crescent. You will learn specialized techniques that are essential for shawl knitting, including the Garter Tab Cast-On, which provides a seamless start for many shawl patterns; the KYOK (Knit, Yarn Over, Knit) double increase stitch, which creates beautiful, decorative increases; and techniques for evening out yarn overs to ensure your fabric has a consistent, professional appearance. This class is designed to give you the skills and confidence to tackle a variety of shawl projects with these foundational shapes and techniques.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, increase/decrease

Participants should come to the workshop with a basic understanding of knitting, including cast-ons, knit and purl stitches, and increases and decreases. A familiarity with reading simple knitting patterns can also be beneficial. If possible, practice yarn overs and different increase techniques to prepare for learning more advanced stitches during the workshop.

Yarn: 3 to 5 10g DK skeins.
Needles: Circular needles suitable for DK weight yarn.
Stitch Markers: 4 interlockable stitch markers to help keep track of the pattern construction.