Mobius Mysteries Untangled
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Adv Beginner/Intermediate | Class Fees Included: Yes |
Description ~ Mobius Mysteries Untangled
The Mobius has long been held as one of the unique forms in geometry, as a three-dimensional object with only one side. But create it in a simple knitted fabrics and it can becomes a beautiful project. The secret to creating a Mobius is found at the beginning of the project. Students will gain an understanding of each of the three different methods for creating this mysterious shape while at the same time gaining insights of how knitted fabric is created. A simple cowl will be started during class.
Brioche: The Basics and Beyond
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Brioche: The Basics and Beyond
Brioche is a category of stitches that is often overlooked by many knitters, but it has several characteristics that make it great for lots of projects. It is a great choice for scarves or blankets as it tends to lay flat and is attractive on both sides. Learn the basics of brioche, including the classic construction as well as alternative construction techniques, while creating a sampler of several brioche patterns. Gain an understanding of this unique fabric that just might become one of your favorites.
All Your Questions Answered and Knitting Hacks with Gwen
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Easy/beginner |
Description ~ All Your Questions Answered and Knitting Hacks with Gwen
Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, but Gwen might argue that it is actually laziness! As a "lazy knitter," Gwen has developed a number of tricks and techniques that she regularly uses to either speed up my progress, simplify my knitting or ultimately make it neater with no additional effort. My best hacks do all three! Ask me all of your questions and learn the various hacks she has developed over the years.
Making Charts Intuitive (by Working in Both Directions)
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Making Charts Intuitive (by Working in Both Directions)
Charts have many advantages over written instructions: they are less likely to have errors, they are more concise, and they are easier to translate across languages. For all these reasons, charts for knitting are becoming more and more common. Even so, for many knitters, charts are foreign, confusing, and downright difficult. Come learn the basics of knitting (and purling) in both directions and discover how this technique simplifies the process of understanding and working with charts.
Making the Gradient
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Easy/Beginner |
Description ~ Making the Gradient
For most knitters, the thought of picking up stitches is not a happy one. But it doesn't have to be that way. With a few hints, a couple of tricks, and a little bit of practice, picking up stitches can become no more of a worry than casting on or binding off. Come to class to learn the trick to creating a smooth, even line along your picked-up edge. Discover the secret to ensuring that your picked-up edging matches perfectly with the rest of the fabric (no pulls or bulges). Practice the surprisingly simple technique for making a picked-up edging almost perfectly reversible. Everyone appreciates a perfectly picked-up, beautiful edging. Now you can pick up perfectly too! The Perfect Pick-up is a good class to have prior to taking Entrelac Basics.
The Perfect Pick-up
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Easy/Beginner |
Description ~ The Perfect Pick-up
For most knitters, the thought of picking up stitches is not a happy one. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few hints, a couple of tricks, and a little bit of practice, picking up stitches can become no more of a worry than casting on or binding off. Come to class to learn the trick to creating a smooth even line along your picked-up edge. Discover the secret to ensuring that your picked-up edging matches perfectly with the rest of the fabric (no pulls or bulges). Practice the surprisingly simple technique for making a picked-up edging almost perfectly reversible. Everyone appreciates a perfectly picked-up, beautiful edging. Now you can pick up perfectly too!
Entrelac Basics
| Instructor: Gwen Bortner | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Easy/Beginner |
Description ~ Entrelac Basics
Have you always wanted to learn entrelac but thought it would be too hard. Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this class is for you. During this class, each student will have the opportunity to knit a small project to gain hands-on experience in the entrelac technique. In addition, participants will learn the seamless entrelac technique and basic entrelac construction techniques.