Description ~ Essentials for the Self-Taught Knitter

Most of us are self-taught and no matter how advanced and accomplished we are, there are holes in our experience. Perhaps we rely upon the same cast-on, the same increase, the same decrease. Perhaps we are not confident of our seaming or are confounded by the instruction to pick up and knit 101 stitches around the neck edge... evenly!

This workshop explores the best methods that we should all have in our repertoire and provides hands-on experience for each one. In addition, students will have the opportunity to ask questions about other knitting techniques. There is always room for the content of this workshop to be influenced by the students in the class.

Materials Needed ~ Essentials for the Self-Taught Knitter

Yarn, needles, blunt tapestry needle, crotchet hook

Homework ~ Essentials for the Self-Taught Knitter

Use plain, light-colored yarn throughout. Worsted weight works best. Block both swatches.

Swatch 1- Work a 3” square swatch in stockinette.

Swatch 2 - Cast on 24 stitches: work in stockinette until the piece measures 3" in length.  DO EXACTLY AS WRITTEN: do not slip stitches and do not work short rows.  (You are shaping a round neck, in case you wonder what is going on.) At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 6 stitches.  At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 3 stitches.  At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 2 stitches.  At the beginning of the next 3 RS rows, bind off 1 stitch. Work 8 rows straight.  Bind off all stitches. Block flat.