Join me For this Amazing Event! dfw fIBERFEST ALWAYS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES AND A VERY BIG MARKET! I’m teaching the following six classes! For registration details, click hERE
crisscrossing the Rainbow: Color Cables
THURSDAY, AUG 27, 2:00 am-5:00 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. AUG 28, 9:30 am-12:30 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
FRIDAY, AUG 28, 2:00-5:00 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.
Vertical Stripes With Knit One Below
SATURDAY, AUG 29, 2:00-5:00 pm
Knitting in the stitch below (K1B) can produce a variety of effects, including creating stunning vertical stripes with a thick, soft, and supple fabric while knitting with only one color per row or round. In this class, we will cover and practice the K1B technique to create the column stitch with both flat knitting and knitting in the round. The column stitch becomes vertical stripes when using two colors. Experimentation with variegated colors and textured yarns can add further interest and pizzazz. Suitable cast-ons and bind-offs for this soft, expanded fabric with be taught, as well as tips for attractive edges. Students will practice both versions of the technique, on a swatch for flat knitting and on a hat project for knitting in the round.
Ending Well: A Wealth of Bindoffs
SATURDAY, AUG 29, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
How one finishes the edge of a project can make or break it. Ever bind off a cowl only to find the edge way tighter than the cast on edge? Or wish there was a bind off that would stretch but retain a compact look? How about decorating that edge with picots or creating a rolled look? This class will cover a wide range of bindoffs that achieve a variety of bind-off goals, including Russian, Icelandic, Cable, Braided Rib, Sewn, Tubular, 3-needle, and more.
Introduction to Argyle
SUNDAY, AUG 30, 10:00 am - 1:00 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!
