I’M TEACHING THE FOUR CLASSES BELOW. rEGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.

I’ll put a hex on you! Hexagon Stitch and other Knit One Below Textures

Knitting in the stitch below (K1B) is a stitch that creates a wide variety of textural interest. We will learn and practice the K1B technique on a one-color Twisted Moss pattern practice on a two-color check pattern and other 1, 2, and 3 color textures, and then move on to the more complex hexagon stitch, practicing it flat and in the round on a cowl project. Also, a complex 2-needle cast-on will be taught appropriate for the hexagon stitch and any other expansive knitted fabric, along with appropriate bind-offs demonstrated.

VERSATILITY WITH CAST-ONS

Every knitter has their “go to” cast-on, the one which is automatic in their head and hands, and flows quickly. However, as their experience grows, they begin to recognize that different projects require different types of cast-ons. Some projects need much more stretchy cast-ons, others need a cast-on that allows knitting in two directions, and some gain sophistication and pizzazz by having a decorative edge cast-on. This class will teach you a variety of cast-ons, including (but not limited to) German Twisted, Rib, Provisional, Channel Island, Tubular, I-cord, Braided Two-Color, Frilled Cast-on, Picot, Rolled Edge, and Judy’s Magic Cast-on. Come discover a new versatility in beginning projects!

lOVELY TWISTS AND tURNS: kNITTING cABLES

Cables make some of the most stunning visual effects in knitting.  Learn the basic cable cross and travelling stitches (to create diagonal lines), which will allow you to create visual effects of crossing, turning, honeycomb, braiding, and the like.  Using over 25 swatch examples in class, we will compare different cabling effects and practice some of them. Cable symbols on charts will be covered, along with how to add some textures to simple rope cables. And if time permits, how to correct a rope cable lower down in your knitted fabric (that is crossed in the wrong direction) will be demonstrated.

Flipside Awesomeness: Reversible Cables

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.