Description ~ Making Stranded Knitting Work for You

Stranded knitting, often thought to be one of the more difficult techniques in Stranded knitting, doesn't have to be hard! The trick is to figure out which technique variation works best with your natural dexterity and knitting abilities. If you have ever wanted to give stranded knitting a try, but were afraid it would be too complex, this is the class for you.  Students will gain sight into stranded knitting techniques including the various options for carrying two yarns at once.  All the while, creating a useful and handy can/bottle cozy. This class is designed as a basic introduction to the technique and assumes students will have no experience with stranded knitting although experience with knitting in the round on a small circumference is required.

Materials Needed ~ Making Stranded Knitting Work for You

2 oz of main color and 1 or 2 - 1 oz balls of a contrasting color(s) in smooth worsted weight  wool yarn. Needles appropriate to yarn and preferred small circumference knitting technique. Homework.

Homework ~ Making Stranded Knitting Work for You

Using circular knitting technique of your choice, with MC, CO 36 and join work without twisting.  Purl 3 rnds.  Continuing with MC knit 5 more rnds in stockinette.