Name
Stop Turning: Knitting and Purling Backward (NEW!)
Date
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Patty Lyons
Category
Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
My favorite knitting trick is to stop turning! If you hate purling, or are unhappy with your uneven tension, or simply aren’t crazy about flipping that 400-stitch basket weave afghan around every time it’s time to work a WS row, learn the joy of never turning! We will learn how to put the knit stitch and the purl stitch in reverse as well as learn basic decreases, short rows, and picking up stitches backward. Knitting and purling backward is great for entrelac, bobbles, short rows, and chart work.
Technique Requirements: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off & simple increases & decreases and be able to work them without supervision.
Homework:
Cast on 20 stitches, work in stockinette for three rows, ending with a RS row (ready for a WS row). No garter edge.
Supplies for Class:
Any worsted- or chunky-weight, non-splitty yarn. Whatever needle works with your yarn.
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Sunday