Fun with Fine Yarns
Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Fun with Fine Yarns
Love the beauty of fine weight yarns, but looking for some alternatives other than socks or shawls? Love the feel of fine yarn, but dread the idea of knitting with tiny needles? Gain hands-on experience as you explore a variety of techniques and methods to use fine yarns on not so fine needles. Gain insights on picking yarns and colors to create your own gradients. Utilize a spinning technique to bulk up your yarn without having to manage multiple balls. Uncover the advantages of using fine yarn even when a heavier yarn is required. Knitting with fine yarn can be fun, even if you don't like knitting with tiny needles.
Materials Needed ~ Fun with Fine Yarns
3 or more small balls of fine yarn (fingering weight or finer), needles in a variety of sizes between 3.75mm (US #5) and 6.0mm (US #10)
Homework ~ Fun with Fine Yarns
None