A B-ewe-tiful Design
3 - 4 hour Workshops
NEW!
From Flat to Round - There are lots of great books of stitch patterns
out there – all of them flat. What do you do if you want to work a
pattern in the round? Some stitch patterns are easy to convert from flat
to round; others are not. In this class we will convert patterns of
varying difficulty into the round. The next time you want to add your
own personal touch to a basic hat, sock or even sweater pattern, you
will have the confidence to do so.
NEW! Top Down Hats - Starting at the top gives you different design options. In this class we will try different cast on methods and discuss options including earflaps, neckbands and even adding a scarf directly to the hat.
NEW! Stripping With
out
a Pole - In this case the 'pole' is a darning needle. Working in blocks
and strips is a great way to add color and texture to your projects but
it leads to a lot of pieces to sew. In this class we will explore
several different techniques to knit pieces onto one another. Join
vertical strips to vertical strips, vertical to horizontal; even work
from a vertical and horizontal piece at the same time. Seams are a thing
of the past!
NEW! Cables Decoded - Cables are simple once you uncover the mystery. In this workshop, we will try different types of cables, learn to interpret all those abbreviations and read a chart.
Sideways Gloves - In 3 hours we can do a child's glove. Given 1 more hour, we can complete an adults glove. See the pattern page for a picture of the gloves.
Mitered Pillow - The pillow teaches how to make full and partial mitered squares. It contains all the skill you need to move up to a mitered vest or sweater.
Fair Isle Hat - Learn 2 handed fair isle technique on a small scale. Gain the confidence you need to tackle a larger fair isle project.
Heel Variations - Time permitting, we will work on 3 - 4 different sock heels.
Cast on, Bind off - Learn several ways to cast on and bind off and the pros and cons of each method.
Increases/decreases - There are as many different ways to increase and decrease as there are to cast on and bind off. Learn several different methods so you can choose for yourself which is best for your project.
Knitting Left to right - Some people call it knitting backwards. I strongly dislike this term as only a lefty can. Being able to knit and purl left to right has many advantages.
Fix Mistakes - Many new knitter's fix mistakes by ripping out and starting over. Lot's of mistakes can be fixed without ripping. Learn what they are and how to fix them. We will also discuss some problems that can only be fixed by ripping.
Classes - Classes are taught in 3 - 4 sessions of 2 hours. Due to the size of the project, these cannot be completed in one class.
Design Your Own Top Down Sweater - Choose any yarn you wish to make this one of a kind sweater. You can also choose sleeve length, cuff and collar style, and a few basic
patterns.
Advanced Top Down Sweater - This sweater is an advanced version of the Design Your Own Top Down Sweater Class. We will be working with more stitch patterns. This class moves along at a faster pace, so we ask that students have taken and completed the Design Your Own Top Down Sweater Class.
Design Your Own Seamless Sweater with Set in Sleeves - Much like the original "Design Your Own Top Down Sweater", each student can pick any yarn. Again, there are several neckline and sleeve options available. Unlike the raglan design, this class gives you the additional option of designing a sleeveless shell or a vest.
We will be happy to teach at your store or event. Contact us for pricing information.