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A live, social distanced class at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Space is extremely limited and prepayment will be required. The tuition will only be refunded with 3 days notice or if I can fill your spot. Bring a project that has you stuck, learn a new technique, or learn how to knit or … Continue reading Knit and Crochet with a Teacher Saturday Morning January 28
There are many different ways to hold knitting needles and manage the working yarn. Knitters often find that one or another method is more comfortable or that they like to switch off. Switching between methods can help avoid fatigue and discomfort. In this class you will have the chance to try continental, English (throwing), lever, pencil and … Continue reading Knitting Style Sampler Class–1/28
“I love that hat pattern and this yarn.” What do we do if the pattern is written for one weight yarn and the yarn we love is another weight? In this class you will learn the basics of modifying patterns to work with the yarn you want to use. We’ll talk about when it is likely to work well … Continue reading Online Pattern Adaptation
You will learn the necessary skills to seam your sweaters beautifully: blocking, mattress stitch, and working in ends. You will also learn tips to use in knitting your sweaters that will make finishing easier. As time permits, we will discuss setting in sleeves and picking up and knitting button bands and collars. Bring three approximately … Continue reading Online Introduction to Finishing and Seaming Techniques
Join us for a group Zoom class. You can e-mail me your questions or pattern(s) ahead of time. I will e-mail a link for the class the day before. I have my iPad set up on a stand so that I can show you how to do things in real time. If we haven't corresponded … Continue reading Online Knit and Crochet Saturday Afternoon Class
We will use the "Garterlac" dish cloth pattern, courtesy of Dave at Criminy Jickets, to learn the basics of entrelac. We'll do the easiest short rows (no wraps!) and try knitting back backwards (but only if you want!). Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn (kitchen cotton, or something appropriate for an afghan square) and … Continue reading Online Introduction to Entrelac
Short rows are what happen when you turn your knitting and go back in the other direction before finishing a row, or while knitting in rounds. Short rows add extra fabric where the extra rows are made, shaping it without increases, decreases, or bind-offs. They can add a three-dimensional aspect to knitting. Common examples include sock heels … Continue reading Online Short Row Sampler: Introduction to 5 Different Short Row Methods
Join us for a group Zoom class. You can e-mail me your questions or pattern(s) ahead of time. I will e-mail a link for the class the day before. I have my iPad set up on a stand so that I can show you how to do things in real time. If we haven’t corresponded … Continue reading Online Knit and Crochet with a Teacher
<!--A live, social distanced class at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Bring a project that has you stuck, learn a new technique, or learn how to knit or crochet! Or just work on your project in good company, knowing you can get help if you hit a snag. Please note that clicking the button … Continue reading No Class