This is going to be a series of workshops full of information, techniques, color, fun, and best of all, NO SLEEVES!
We will learn Stranded Colorwork Knitting -- a bit of color theory as well as knitting techniques -- and then will work through the lovely Emilie Vest. You will have the tools to make the vest, with its lovely zigzag motif, or if you are feeling a bit adventurous, to add your own motifs to the design. We will complete our project with some finishing techniques that will take your work from “homemade” to “handmade”!
If that isn’t enough, we will complete the workshop with a lesson on steeking (not needed for our vest project)….just in case you want to continue on the Stranded Knitting path.
Students who sign up to make the vest will be given 10% off of yarn purchased for the project from our store. While we hope that you will consider purchasing some of your materials from the store, we understand though that you might have yarn in your stash that you would like to use for the project. We can help with the purchase of the Emilie Vest pattern as well.
Session 1: Color Theory and Stranding Techniques, March 7, 10:00-1:00, $80
In this session we will discuss color theory, learn and practice stranding techniques. Homework will need to be completed before class. If you are going to continue on with the Vest project, you will be given information to create a gauge swatch for your vest.
Homework to complete before class: Using Worsted Weight yarn and US 7 24-inch circular needle, Cast On 104 stitches, join to work in the round, placing a marker to join the beginning of the round. Purl 1 round, Knit 1 round, Repeat these two rounds 3 times, then Purl 1 round. Contrast yarn will be provided during the session.
Session 2: Beginning the Vest, March 21, 1-3, $60
Students will be provided with instructions for creating a gauge swatch which should ideally be completed before the session.
Session 3: Vest Meet Up during Open Crafting, March 28, 3-4:30, Free
Session 4: Vest Finishing Techniques, April 11 from 10-12:30, $50
In this session, we will review a number of finishing techniques, from picking up stitches to weaving in ends to good blocking practices.
Session 5: Steeking, May 2 from 10-12:30, $60
We will discuss steeking and practice the technique on a small swatch that will be made before class. Homework instructions will be provided once you sign up for class.
