Description ~ Fix Without Fear

Ready to take your fixing skills to the next level? In this follow-up to Tink, Frog, Fix, we'll focus on more advanced knitting mistakes and the techniques that allow you to fix them confidently—without ripping back rows of hard work. You'll learn how to identify and correct issues such as mis-crossed cables, incorrect increases and decreases, and common lace mistakes. We'll practice laddering down through more complex stitch patterns, discuss when and how to use lifelines, and explore strategies for fixing problems efficiently and calmly as you knit. This class is designed to replace frustration with confidence. By understanding how your stitches are formed and how mistakes travel through your fabric, you'll gain the skills to fix problems as they happen—and the freedom to knit more boldly, knowing you can always recover.

Materials Needed ~ Fix Without Fear

• Worsted weight yarn [CYC 4 medium]: at least 20 grams of smooth, light-colored yarn for homework swatch

• US 8 [5 mm] needles for knitting flat

• US 6 [4 mm] DPNs (two)

• Size G or H crochet hook

• Embroidery floss or fingering weight yarn [CYC 1 super fine] for adding a lifeline

• Scissors and a tapestry needle

Homework ~ Fix Without Fear

Chart for homework will be sent with the class handout before we schedule the pre-cruise Zoom meeting.

With larger needles, CO 28 sts. Row 1 (RS): K9, yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, p2, k7. Row 2 and all WS rows: K3, p4, k2, p16, k3. Row 3: K10, yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k2, p2, 2/2 LC, k3. Row 5: K11, yo, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k3, p2, k7. Row 7: K12, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k4, p2, 2/2 LC, k3. Row 8: K3, p4, k2, p16, k3. Rep Rows 1–8 once more. Don't bind off. Keep stitches on the needle. Cut yarn, leaving a 12" tail.