Name
Lecture: Secrets of Yarn Substitution
Date
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session Type:
Lecture
Skill Level:
All Levels Welcome
Teacher
Patty Lyons
Category
Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
Learn to substitutive with confidence! Proper yarn selection can make or break your knitting project. If done properly, you will have a finished object that will fit you like a glove (or a hat, or a sweater.) Know the three questions everyone needs to ask themselves to make a perfect yarn sub –how much, how big, what is it? We will learn to look deeper at gauge to understand the difference between yarn gauge and pattern gauge and understand nuances like designer intent. Find out just how much a knitted swatch can teach you as we learn the difference between yardage and weight and delve into world beyond gauge and explore the properties of different fibers.
Homework:
None
Supplies to Bring:
None
Day
Thursday