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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
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Increases
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Decreases
​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.
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Knitty Gritty Yarn Store, 824 S. Main Street, Lebanon, OR  97355  541-936-4677  

Telephone

 Maurine Bunce
​541-936-4677

Address

​824 S Main Street Lebanon, Oregon 97355 + Cross streets are Main and Grant in downtown Lebanon
 Curbside pickup available. Tuesday-Saturday 11-5 p.m. Inside shopping 
​available with hand sanitizing, and distancing. Masks are optional.  The owner always has a mask.

www.knittygrittyoregon.com