Class Description
This two-session class
is designed to give students a basic introduction to knitting in the round with additional opportunity to learn the Yarn Over
stitch – the foundation to knitting lace. Students will knit a popular
market bag pattern, Everlasting Bagstopper,
designed by the editor of Knitty.com, Amy R. Singer. They will learn how to work
the base with an optional provisional cast on, how to pick up and knit stitches, and the basics of knitting in the round with
circular needles. Students will also have the option of learning how to make
an ICord for an alternative handle/bag closure. Made with any worsted or dk weight
yarn in cotton or other natural fibers, you’ll be finished just in time for Farmers’ Market!
Pre-requisite Skills
· Knit, Purl and
simple knit/purl combinations
·
At least one type of cast on and bind off
Supplies / Materials
·
Free pattern downloaded from knitty.com http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTeverlasting.html
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Approximately 330 yds of cotton or hemp yarn (for the I-cord option,
one additional skein will be needed)
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3.75 mm (US #5) circular knitting needles (24” length)
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6.5 mm (US #10/5) circular knitting needles (24” length)
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1.2m (1.3 yards) sturdy twill tape or ribbon for handles
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Stitch markers (optional)
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Tapestry needle
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Sewing needle
Recommended Yarn (Available at The Yarn Basket)
·
Takhi Cotton Classic
·
Berroco Suede
