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Knit Lab Fixing Mistakes August 6

Knit Lab Fixing Mistakes August 6

$20.00 USD
$20.00 USD
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6:00-8:00 pm with Elizabeth Vindedahl

Knit Lab is a technique class where we will focus on one topic. This is a demonstration and hands on class.  

Homework is simple swatches so that you have something to practice on. 

Bring your basic knitting supplies kit – scissors, pencil, note pad, darning needle, crochet hook or Fix It Tool, stitch holders, removable stitch markers, etc. 

Description: This class will cover some basics in fixing mistakes. 

 Class Type: Demonstration and hands on 

Techniques covered: fixing dropped stitch in stockinette stitch and garter stitch; correcting a stitch that was purled and should have been knit; fixing ribbing; life lines; tinking 

Prerequisites: Must know how to knit and purl; tell the difference between the RS/WS of work; able to identify an error

Supply List: Worsted Weight yarn in medium to light color preferably in a couple different                      balls

                    US# 8 needles circ/dpn/straight which ever style you have 

                    fix it tool 

                    removable marker 

                    scissors, paper and pencil/pen for taking notes 

Homework/Pre-work: 3 swatches will be used in class; it is nice to have extras if you have time to make them.

NOTE:
Make each swatch using separate balls of yarn.
Put swatch on stitch holder or waste yarn, it will be put back on the needles to be worked on in class
Do not cut the yarn
Swatch 1.
Cast on 20 stitches.
Work in Stockinette Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) until work measures 3 inches from cast on
edge.
Next Row: K4, p1, k4, p1, k4, p1, k5.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Place swatch on a stitch holder.
DO NOT CUT the yarn.
Swatch 2.
Cast on 20 stitches.
Work in Garter Stitch (knit every row) until work measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Next Row: K4, p1, k4, p1, k4, p1, k5.
Knit 3 rows.
Place swatch on a stitch holder.
DO NOT CUT the yarn.
Swatch 3.
Cast on 20 stitches.
Work in Ribbing (k1, p1) until work measures 2 inches from cast on edge.
Next row: (K1, p1) twice, k3, p1, (k1, p1) twice, (p1, k1) twice, (k1, p1) twice.
Work 3 more rows in ribbing (k1, p1).
Place swatch on a stitch holder.
DO NOT CUT the yarn.

 

 

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