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crisscrossing the Rainbow: Color Cables
Friday, January 30 9:00 am-12:00 PM
One can spend a knitting lifetime exploring the various lovely twists and turns that make up regular cable combinations. Now add color to that mix! One color cable patterns against a different background color, different color cable strands meandering all over and among each other, striped cables, and bi-color rope cables are some of the combinations covered. You will be amazed at how the same cable pattern can produce very different visual experiences by changing which stitch columns receive color. And discover the fun of experimenting with color placement as you learn how to convert a cable chart into a color cable chart using graph paper and/or a charting program.
Versatility with Cast-ons
Friday, January 30 6:00-9:00 pm
We knitters all have our “go to” cast-on, the one which is automatic in our head and hands, and flows quickly. However, as our experience grows, we begin to recognize that different projects require different types of cast-ons. Some projects need stretchy cast-ons, others need a cast-on that allows knitting in two directions, and some projects gain sophistication and pizzazz by having a decorative edge cast-on. This class covers multiple cast-ons, including German Twisted, Crochet Provisional, Channel Island, Tubular, Braided Two Color, Frilled, Picot, Rolled Edge, and a rather complex two-needle cast-on excellent for when an elastic edge (like for lace or K1B) is needed. Come discover a new versatility in beginning projects!
fLIPSIDE aWESOMENESS: rEVERSIBLE cABLES
Saturday, January 31 9:00 am-12:pm
Cables are lovely…until you flip them over. Now learn how to make them reversible! Learn what can and cannot be reversed, and two methods in developing reversible cable fabric. Many examples of cables—rope, lozenge, celtic braid, horn and more—are covered with step-by-step examination and in-class exercises to convert them to reversible. Participants will be given several reversible sample stitch patterns to knit up.
Introduction to Argyle
Saturday, January 31 2:00-5:00 pm
Love those classic diamond shapes called Argyle, but are mystified about how to accomplish them? In this class, you will learn the classic intarsia technique of knitting Argyle flat, along with a seaming method that makes the seam nearly invisible and not bulky. Students will make an Argyle sample swatch, learning how to wrap yarns to prevent holes, how to add in bobbins, and other Argyle tips and tricks. You will also learn the calculations to design your own Argyle diamond patterns for different gauges. You’ll discover the fun of watching these diamonds grow, but beware, Argyle can become addictive!
ooops! Correcting Mistakes and Learning to “Read” Your Knitting
Sunday, February 1 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is specifically designed for less experienced knitters and is all about knitting literacy, being able to “read your knitting”. You will leave class a more competent, informed knitter. Ever look at your knitting and say, "What happened THERE?", or picked up your knitting project and wondered "Where am I in the pattern?"-how many decreases or increases have I worked?, what row was I on? And why did this end up too big/too small?? Ever panic as a dropped stitch ran down your knitting, not knowing what to do? Take this class! Divided into two sections, "Knowing Where You Are" and "Identifying and Correcting Mistakes", this class teaches how to "read" your knitting--to recognize what you are looking at, where you are, what to do next, whether that be correcting a problem or moving ahead!
COLORWORK THE EASY WAY!: MOSAIC KNITTING
Sunday, February 1 2:00-5:00 pm
Mosaic slip-stitch patterns can boast amazing colorwork without the hassle of stranding or working with multiple colors in a row! Along with the basic mosaic knitting technique for garter and stockinette, learn to predict when combinations of variegated and solid color yarn work together and when they will not, how charts are written and read differently for mosaic knitting, and practical tips about navigating the technique. Also covered are examples of adding slip stitch to basic garter and progressively adding one, two, and three colors to achieve stunning colorwork results with so little effort!
