Knitting 102 - Increases & Decreases
Date & Time:
February 8, 15, & 22 (Saturday) from 11-1 PM
April 4, 11, & 18 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
June 13, 20, & 27 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
August 22, 29, & September 12 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
February 8, 15, & 22 (Saturday) from 11-1 PM
April 4, 11, & 18 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
June 13, 20, & 27 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
August 22, 29, & September 12 (Saturdays) from 11-1 pm
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Decreases
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Description: In order to shape your knitting and create decorative stitch patterns, you will need to know how to increase and decrease using a variety of techniques. In this class you will learn three basic and commonly used ways to make increases and decreases. You will also learn how to make a very stretch cast on and bind off.
Prerequisite Skills: Basic knitting skills (cast-on, bind-off, knit, and purl)
Key Techniques Taught:
- Elastic cast on
- Three methods for increasing stitches (wfb=work front and back, M1r=make one right, and M1l=make one left.
- Three methods for decreasing (k2tog=knit two together, k2tbl=knit two together through the back loops, and ssk=slip, slip, knit together)
- Elastic bind off
- Yarn fibers - their properties and best uses
- Advanced tools (circular, double pointed, and interchangeable needles, needle gauges, specialty markers, pattern tape, etc.)
- Making and measuring a swatch
Materials:
- One skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color, one set of size 8 needles, yarn needle, measuring tape, size L crochet hook and scissors.
Class Size: Maximum of six students.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Christine Doe, 253-861-1246, cdoe@iname.com
Sign Up Instructions: Sign up at the store or call Maurine at 541-936-4677 and she will sign you up.
Knitty Gritty Yarn Store, 824 S. Main Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 541-936-4677
Knitty Gritty Yarn Store, 824 S. Main Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 541-936-4677