Hand
Knitting Classes - Hands On
All prep work must be completed before attending
the class.
1/2
Twists are Better Than Cables - 1
class period
Twists are much easier to make than cables, and half
twists allow you to make some interesting texture
motifs. Half twists can be made without a cable needle
so the knitting is faster. Learn how to make a half twist in class, and make
a few different stitch patterns using half twists. As long as you know how
to knit & purl, you can take this class.
MATERIALS:
2 worsted weight yarns (it’s best to work with light to medium colors)
1 pair of needles appropriate for yarn like size 7 or 8 US
1 cable needle (to show how to do it with & without)
PREP:
To make the class go faster, start each of the 2 swatches
before the class.
Swatch #1, Cast on 14 stitches. Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row.
Swatch #2, Cast on 24 stitches. Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row.
Better
Beading -
1 class period
Learn the many techniques for adding beads to your
knitting including some of Tricia’s original beading techniques. Beads can be added almost anywhere
on the knit including the cast on & bind off edges. See how beads can make
any garment more special, and the beads don’t have to be expensive. As
long as you know how to knit & purl, you can take this class.
MATERIALS:
2 worsted weight yarns (it’s best to work with light to medium colors)
1 pair of needles appropriate for yarn like size 7 or 8 US
Several beads that work with yarn. Pony beads are the best for practicing.
PREP:
There is no prep work for this class.
Cast
On / Bind Off Madness -
1 class period
There is more than 1 way to cast on or bind off.
In fact there are MANY. Learn how to make a variety
of cast on and bind off techniques like the provisional
cast on, channel island cast on or how to bind off in a stitch pattern. These
are just a few that we will cover in the class. The basic long tail cast on & bind
off will not be taught in the class. As long as you know how to knit & purl,
you can take this class.
MATERIALS:
6 worsted weight yarns (it’s best to work with light to medium colors)
* There are 6 swatches total for the class. We will do the bind off swatches
first in class.
1 pair of needles appropriate for yarn like size 7 or 8 US
1 crochet hook or latch tool appropriate for yarn
PREP:
To make the class go faster, start each of the 3 swatches
before the class.
Swatch #1, Cast on 16 stitches. Repeat * K2, P2* for
each row until piece measures about 2” in length.
Swatch #2, Cast on 16 stitches. Work in stockinette
stitch until piece measures about 2” in length.
Swatch #3, Cast on 16 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures
about 2” in length. |
