Intro to Portuguese Knitting
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Beginner |
Description ~ Intro to Portuguese Knitting
The Portuguese style of knitting is said to be better for you ergonomically and provides more even tension than other styles of knitting. The yarn is tensioned using a necklace or pin and it is especially easy to purl using the Portuguese method.
Continuing in Portuguese Knitting
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Continuing in Portuguese Knitting
So you've learned to knit in the Portuguese style, great! But how do you apply it to a pattern? Increases, decreases, colorwork are all tackled with a twist in our class cowl.
Colorwork Socks
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Colorwork Socks
We will be working a colorwork sock, knit from the top down in two colors. This sock is appropriate for a woman's foot. We will be making a shorter version of this sock so that we can also discuss the turning of the heel.
Victorian Knitted Lace
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Victorian Knitted Lace
Together we will explore the crazy world of Victorian knitting patterns. There were no standard terms, patterns were more like guidelines and etchings were occasionally given for a working given — no photographs. Working together we will translate them into modern lace edges using actual patterns from the V&A collection.
Buttonband Savvy
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Buttonband Savvy
We are going to be exploring button holes, button bands and buttons. In lieu of making useless swatches, this time Alissa has come up with 2 different patterns for you to make up (check directions, you will need 2 of each) which, when finished, will become 4 cup cozies you can use or give away. Each sample is made in worsted weight yarn using size 8 needles (any kind will work). We are going to be making different kinds of button bands and you will need the following kinds of buttons in styles that you like WITH your yarns. We will cover 4 uncommon ways to make a buttonhole.
Intarsia Basics
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Intarsia Basics
Intarsia is a method used to create blocks of color or pictures within your knitting. A separate piece of yarn for each color section. We will start by practicing simple shapes and progress into more complex designs without carrying the yarn behind the work.
Master Kitchener Stitch
| Instructor: Alissa Barton | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Master Kitchener Stitch
Kitchener stitch was developed during World War I to create a seamless join for the toes of socks to improve the soldier's health and comfort. It can be worked for much more than socks in projects from basic garter stitch and stockinette to ribbing and cables.