Details: Knitting Tips To Go
This is a workshop in our "Knitting Tips To Go" (KTTG) series. KTTG will be on the first Saturday of each month. There are currently six sessions scheduled. Kira will teach techniques and tips for a variety of styles and learning levels. You can purchase each workshop individually or a “Knitter’s Pass”. A Knitter’s Pass entitles you to attend 4 sessions of your choice and includes a coupon for 15% off your next store purchase*.
KTTG Workshops At A Glance
1)
September 5th: Understanding and Correcting Knitting Mistakes
2)
October 3rd: Seaming and Finishing Techniques (knit and crochet)
3)
November 7th: Knitting with Beads
4)
December 5th: Survey of Knitted Cables
5)
January 2nd: Altering Patterns for Size, Gauge, or Style (knit and crochet)
6)
February 6th: Survey of Knitted Lace
KTTG #4: Survey of Knitted Cables -- an exploration of different kinds of cable stitches and how to read cable patterns and charts
Skill Level: advanced beginner -- you should be comfortable working with ribbing and distinguishing knit stitches from purl stitches.
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
Minimum Enrollment: 2
Description: Cables add a wonderful depth to knitting, as well as making the knitted fabric thicker and warmer. In this class we will try a variety of cables moving from simple rope cables to travelling cables and twisted stitches. We will also go over how to read cable patterns in both written and charted form.
Materials: 80 yards worsted-weight to bulky-weight yarn, knitting needles that will make a solid fabric with your yarn, cable needle, stitch markers.
Cost: $25 per person
