Learn to Knit with Alexis D’Arcy of Seasons East Hand Knitting
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This class is for the beginner who has never knit before but is curious about this fun and rewarding fiber craft. You will be introduced to basic knitting terminology; how to read a pattern; the concepts of negative, positive ease and gauge; yarn weight classifications; construction of the foundational knit stitch; how to cast on and bind off; the finishing and blocking process, and finally mattress stitch for seaming two edges of fabric together.
Three 1.5 hour classes
Friday, November 15, 22, 29, 2024
6pm - 7:30pm
*Please note that our classes are for ages 16 and up. Sorry, no exceptions. We are unable to offer lessons for children at this time.
Class Format
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Class One: Learn the anatomy of the basic knit stitch; Create a usable Mug Rug.
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Class Two: Cast on Purl Soho’s Flip Side Hand Warmers, employing the backward loop cast on method.
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Seaming with mattress stitch and Discussion of gauge and negative and positive ease.
Materials and Lesson Fees (purchased at Knit Tuck & Purl)
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Two skeins of Woolstok by Blue Sky Fibers worsted weight yarn
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US 6 (4mm) Chiao Goo metallic 32 inch Circular Needles
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$75 Class Fee
Optional Reading Materials:
Preparation
Be sure to come to the shop early enough to collect your supplies purchased and your yarn wound into balls before the start of class (suggested 15-30 minutes).
Biography
Alexis is an avid fiber enthusiast, teacher and obsessive knitter. Her first published knitwear design was published in the fall of 2023 in Knitty magazine. Please visit ISSUEdf23 ** Winter Holiday : Knitty.com - Deep Fall 2023 She can be found on instagram @ seasonseasthk
