I’M TEACHING TWO CLASSES! rEGISTRATION OPENS in January, 2025.

aPRIL 4, 2025: Vertical Stripes with Knit One Below (1:00 pm Central Time)

Knitting in the Stitch below can produce a variety of effects, including creating stunning vertical stripes with a thick, soft, 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. An excellent cast-on and three bind-offs for this soft, expanded fabric with be taught, as well as tips for attractive edges.

aPRIL 5: Short Row Magic! 10:30 AM Central Time

Inserting short rows can create angles and curves, making amazing shaped knitted shawls, angles on garments, and additional shaped ease in areas like busts. In this class, you will learn and practice three popular methods of short rows: Wrap and Turn, Japanese, and German in stockinette stitch. Instructor will also discuss how to adapt short rows for garter stitch.