I’m teaching the following Four classes. For registration details, click here.

Vertical Stripes With Knit One Below

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.

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.

introduction to knitting argyle

Love those classic diamond shapes called Argyle, but are mystified about how to accomplish them? In this class, you will learn the classic 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!

This is the swatch you will work on in class.

fINISH WITH A bANG! nOT A WHIMPER: SEAMING TECHNIQUES

Finishing means many things in knitting, and a beautifully executed seam is essential for an attractive garment outcome. Learn various methods of seaming and weaving, including joining side seams, sleeves, ribbing, garter st to garter st, weaving two bound-off edges (e.g., shoulders), vertical to horizontal (e.g., sleeve to armhole), flat seam, and making sloped shoulders with short rows and three needle bindoff.