The Art of Keeping A Knitting Journal
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: All knitters |
Description ~ The Art of Keeping A Knitting Journal
How many of us have projects languishing in the back of the closet because we have lost our way, forgotten or lost the pattern, the needles are gone or stitches dropped. Consider a knitting journal to be the Captain's Log - it can be as detailed or decorative as you wish, but the main purpose is to keep track of what you have done. A love note to your future self, if you will. Having detailed notes has saved many a knitter's bacon, but how do you know what to record? Alissa will provide a template sheet as well as show examples and hints on how to tailor your journal to your own needs. This workshop will prove to be indispensable to all of your future knitting projects and it will be entertaining so we encourage everyone to sign up.
Celtic Cables
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Celtic Cables
Unlike basic cables, Celtic Cables are not contiguous throughout the piece, rather they begin and end creating independent motifs resembling Celtic Knotwork. I will walk you through the tricks of starting and stoping the cables without creating a distortion in your fabric, reading the cable charts, and cabling without a cable needle. When we are finished you will have a lovely headband as a reminder of our Celtic journey.
Ambidextrous Knitting
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Experienced beginners upwards. |
Description ~ Ambidextrous Knitting
You have two hands? Get both of them working for you, with a yarn in each. In this class you will look at the relative merits of operating your yarn with either hand. How to weave in either of the yarns at the back of the work without ever tangling or letting go of the yarns.
The First Cut is the Deepest
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ The First Cut is the Deepest
Cutting your knitting is a liberating experience. It really isn’t scary. It offers many benefits and opens up new construction and design possibilities. What exactly are steeks? Whilst knitting a sample for with centre front and armhole steeks Lucy will discuss suitable yarns and how to plan for cutting.
Hot Sock Tricks
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Hot Sock Tricks
A wide ranging selection of Lucy’s most trusted sock tips and tricks. Techniques covered are also applicable to other garments.
Kitchener Stitch in Pattern
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Kitchener Stitch in Pattern
Many knitters avoid Kitchener stitch. It's NOT hard, you can do this! Learn not only how to work a basic Kitchener in stockinette and garter stitch, but how to weave your knitting together in patterns. We will be making 4 cup cozies, one in garter, one in stockinette with garter stitch borders, one in K1, P1 ribbing, and one with garter borders, reverse stockinette stitch, and cables. Each cozy begins with a provisional cast-on and is shaped with short rows to better fit the cup. If you wish, omit the short rows and you will end up with cuffs or cozies for a water bottle.
Two-Colored Brioche
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate/Advanced |
Description ~ Two-Colored Brioche
This cruise friendly introduction to 2 color brioche in the round will give you all the skills you need to begin your brioche adventure. We will start with an I-cord you work ahead and cover setting up your pattern, the differences that working in the round presents, finding where you are in your project, backing up properly, and (Most important of all!) picking up dropped brioche stitches.
Get Yoked!
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate/Advanced |
Description ~ Get Yoked!
Yoke Sweaters are all the rage. Learn how to create one of your very own. Start at the top and work your way down to the hem. All the design choices are yours! Lace? Ok. Colorwork, fine. Texture? You bet! Design your own souvenir for a trip that you will never forget.
Sweaters knit in the round with a yoke collar are all over the internet. We will explore how to make one starting from the neck and working down. This gives you the opportunity to customize the fit as you work which is a tremendous advantage when you are designing your own. My example (which we will go through step by step in class) features a lacy yoke worked in DK cotton with short sleeves, but if you do a little window-gazing on Ravelry you will find that yoke sweaters can be so much more! Colorwork, lace, cables, texture. Nothing is out of question once you understand the basic structure.
Even Hotter Socks
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Even Hotter Socks
A selection of more unusual sock appropriate techniques including an instant cure for heel flap holes.
A Dabble into Double
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate/experienced knitters |
Description ~ A Dabble into Double
Make a voyage of discovery to achieve a deeper understanding of your knitting! Try a variety of types of Double Knitting to produce two-layer fabrics.
Diving Deeper into Double Knitting
| Instructor: Lucy Neatby | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate/experienced knitters |
Description ~ Diving Deeper into Double Knitting
For more experienced double knitters students will push the envelope beyond two color negative/positive patterning to include quilting layers, double increases, dissimilar sides, dissimilar rows, textured stitches and two types of three color fabrics.
Advanced Repair
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate/advanced |
Description ~ Advanced Repair
Basic repair is something most knitters can handle - dropped stitches, backing up, ripping back, etc. But what about when it isn't plain knitting? Picking up stitches in pattern can be quite the challenge, backing out when the stitches change places, or discovering where you are so you can pick up the pattern and go forward again are all much more advanced. We will start with basic texture, move on into cables, lace and end with brioche. You do not need to be an expert to attempt this, but this is one of the skills you will need to get to that expert level.