This class will be Thursday, November 2 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fiber Frolic Retreat!
Description:
Learn how to customize sweater designs for a better fit. This course walks knitters through schematics and a little necessary math to make adjustments in patterns for a flattering and tailor-made project. Included are several math worksheets for adjusting stitches or rows in a particular section of a sweater. We conclude by going through some finishing tips to maximize profit in your knitvestment! Kate has created a fabulously detailed workbook for this course which will keep your fingers free for knitting and give you something to take home with everything you have learned.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginners.
Class time: 4 hours
Class size: maximum 15
Required Skills:
-Cast On
-Knitting in the round
- Basic increasing and decreasing
-An open mind about some easy math and a little bit of patience with yourself
Required Materials
-Tailoring workbook (Supplied by Kate, per student cost is $10)
-yarn and appropriately sized circular or double pointed needles at worsted gauge or heavier. This yarn should either be scrap yarn or yarn for a project you are ready to get started on and want to determine proper gauge for. You will not be able to re-use this yarn after we swatch with it, so plan accordingly and make sure you have enough extra yardage.
-Basic calculator(or your smartphone) pencil, and scrap paper
-knitters tools like scissors, darning needle, measuring tape
Classes are for retreat attendees only. Thank you.
