This is another "knitters' choice class" in the Knit Design series wherein students explore the infinity of knitted-stitch patterns that the basic knit and purl stitches can yield and their design value.
The series concept is to help knitters think like designers while also further developing creative and analytical knitting skills.
The two-fold objective of this workshop course is to (1) introduce students to several categories of knit stitches and provide written instructions for at least one example of each category including, for example, cable, decorative ribbing and "double yarnover" lace-effect stitches to incorporate in their project(s).
The (2) co-objective is for students to then decide on, and knit, leg-, arm- or wrist-warmers using whichever combination and order of stitch motifs they select, in chosen porportionate amounts, for an integrated project.
[The instructor's personal third objective is to provide a fun learning experience that also provides students with patterns for simple hand-knitted projects that do not require a lot of yarn, or time, to make and in time for holiday gift-giving.]
The instructor will provide written pattern stitch and pattern template instructions for the resulting project(s).
All written instructions are written for both (1) knitting "back and forth" on straight needles (aka knitting in rows) and (2) knitting "in the round" on double-pointed or circular needes, including the magic loop method, so students can work with either.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced Beginner
All knitters who can comfortably knit, purl, and work combinations thereof, as in a ribbing stitch, are welcome - as are students with different knitting "technique" preferences, whether American, British or Continental.
Instructor: Catherine Wingate (Read Catherine's bio)
Members: $220
Non members: $264
Materials fee: $5 paid via cash (to be collected day of workshop)
Materials Provided: The instructor will provide handouts to support learning of the different stitches.
Materials students should bring: Students should bring an adequate amount of sportweight yarn for instruction simplicity but DK and worsted weight yarns can be used if preferred.
For informational purposes, or for those wanting a similar result, the light blue armwarmer shown in the attached photograph uses Knit Picks' Wool of the Andes sport yarn in Wonderland Heather.
The manufacturer lists the gauge for this yarn as 6 sts = 1" on #3 - 5 needles (3.25mm-3.75mm). A 50 gram skein yields 137 yards and the armwarmer in the photograph used approximately 3.3 skeins.
It was knitted on size #4 needles and knitted in-the-round to yield a denser and warmer stitch than might be otherwise be used for a different garment.
[The yarn was used because it has been a favorite with students as affordable and readily available in a variety of colors. The instructor has no affiliation with Knit Picks beyond frequent buyer.]
Note: Students will have differing yardage needs depending upon the project(s) they choose to make. However if, for instance, one wants to knit a pair of legwarmers, of a known length and circumference, online resources and some yarn store personnel can advise on adequate yardage needs if the knitter provides the gauge achieved with that yarn. As always, having more than enough yarn is always advisable.
And, again as always, having more than enough yarn is always advisable.
Registered and prospective students are welcome to contact the instructor for further information at clkngo@aol.com.
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