Short Row Magic
Date/Time:
February 12, 19, & March 4 (Wednesdays) from 2-4 pm
February 15, 22, & March 7 (Saturdays) from 2-4 pm
April 4, 11, & 18 (Saturdays) from 2-4 pm
February 12, 19, & March 4 (Wednesdays) from 2-4 pm
February 15, 22, & March 7 (Saturdays) from 2-4 pm
April 4, 11, & 18 (Saturdays) from 2-4 pm
Butterfly Cowl, $7.00, Marin Melchior, Download from Ravely.com
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Topographical Scarf, $7.00, by Marin Melchior, Downloadable from Ravelry.com
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Butterfly Shawl, $14.50 by Marin Melchior, download from Ravelry.com
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Description:
Short rows are when you stop mid row, turn your work and knit back. They are used to put gussets in socks heels, darts in sweaters, a slopes on a shoulder, or create designs by inserting shapes. When those shapes are different colors - the creative options are endless. They are easy to do, but require using a special technique to prevent a hole in your work at the turn.
In this class we will focus on using short rows to make colorful designs. The three examples shown above will be discussed. We will deconstruct the patterns and explore knitting tips that will make staying accurate easy and simple. We will also talk about color - picking colors with enough contrast to highlight patterns, letting variegated yarns make color changes, and how to add and blend in colors.
Be prepared to experiment and make stunningly beautiful projects.
Short rows are when you stop mid row, turn your work and knit back. They are used to put gussets in socks heels, darts in sweaters, a slopes on a shoulder, or create designs by inserting shapes. When those shapes are different colors - the creative options are endless. They are easy to do, but require using a special technique to prevent a hole in your work at the turn.
In this class we will focus on using short rows to make colorful designs. The three examples shown above will be discussed. We will deconstruct the patterns and explore knitting tips that will make staying accurate easy and simple. We will also talk about color - picking colors with enough contrast to highlight patterns, letting variegated yarns make color changes, and how to add and blend in colors.
Be prepared to experiment and make stunningly beautiful projects.
Prerequisite Skills: Basic knitting experience (CO, BO, knit/purl)
Key Techniques Taught:
- Wrap & turn (w&t) method for preventing holes when turning your work while knitting a short row
- Make one right (M1r) and make one left (M1l)
- Selecting colors to create a design
- Changing colors and carrying colors at the edge
- Blending colors
- Using variegated yarns
- Using markers to make counting easier
- (Optional) I-Cord Bind Off
- Finishing & blocking final project
Materials: (Final yarn selections will be made during/after the first session)
Class Design: This class is open to all skill levels, which means individual's progress will depend upon prior experience.
First Session:
- yarns of equal weight you would like to experiment with - solids and variegated
- appropriate needles for the yarns selected
- stitch markers (quantity will depend upon project selected)
Class Design: This class is open to all skill levels, which means individual's progress will depend upon prior experience.
First Session:
- What are short rows? When and why would you use them to shape an item? How can short rows can be used to add design elements?
- Overview of the three class projects (each participant will pick one to make during the course). We will deconstruct each pattern so you can find a project that matches your skill level and time/cost constraints.
- Choosing colors: contract, color families, etc. This will influence your final choice of project and yarns. If you have yarns you would like to play with, please bring them.
- Getting started
- Using markers to make counting easy and fast
- Using a lifeline to keep on track
- Finding & fixing miscounts/mistakes
- Individual Coaching as needed
- Individual Coaching as needed
- Finishing
- Blocking
- Reflections - What did you learn? What will you do next time? What will you not do again?
Class Size: Maximum of six
Cost: $30.00 (does not include cost of the pattern)
Instructor: Christine Doe, 253-861-1246 or 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