The Cherri Cardigan by Joanna Ang
Top Down Lace Knitting
Six Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:00
July 3, 10, 17 August 7, 14, 21
picture from ravelry
Knit up with a strand of fingering weight wool plus a strand of silk mohair, the Cherri Cardigan has a soft and summery look, but can be worn as a warm layer for all seasons. It is a raglan shaped garment, knit flat and seamless, from the top down. Short rows raise the back for a comfortable fit at the front neck. The button bands are worked at the same time as the fronts, and the sleeves are worked top down, in the round. This is a size inclusive pattern with detailed schematics for customizing the fit.
This project is best suited to an intermediate knitter who might be new to lace knitting in a garment. For knitters who have knit lace garments before, the intriguing charted pattern will hold your interest, too.
You can find the pattern here.
picture from ravelry
The Learning:
top down lace knitting
how increases, decreases, holes, and clusters interact to make lace fabric
tubular cast on
tubular bind off
german short rows
charted lace pattern with written instructions
double knitted neck band
broken rib
Choosing dates that work for everyone during the summer can be a challenge. Please let me know if you would like to come, and if you need some dates changed. If it can be done, we’ll work it out.
My swatches with Knitting for Olive Merino and Isager Silk Mohair.
The Smokeshow Vest
January 27, March 2, April 6, May 4
Designed by Thea Colman of Baby Cocktails
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Learn to Knit Two: Knit Simple
A Raglan Baby Sweater
and/or
A Textured Baby Blanket
Saturdays 1 to 3:30
at The Working Hands Fibre Arts Studio
Session 2: February 17, April 20, May 11
This class has started.
Thank you for being part of this program.
Join us for a new style of class!
On March 9 students will come together in a combined class of two very different projects.
Below you will see two project classes listed. They are both being offered on the same Saturdays.
Choose the one that interests you, email to get the details and registration information, and
be part of an exciting new adventure where both projects will get a lot of attention in the same class.
This class is a go, and starts on Saturday March 9, at 1:00.
The Selbu Coat
a design by Eli at Skeindeer Knits
Saturdays 1 to 5:00 p.m.
March 9, April 13, May 25, July 6
As we do, we’ll look at the dates together during the first class,
and adjust them if necessary, to suit everyone’s schedules.
photo from Eli’s ravelry page
This stunning design based on the traditional Norwegian Selbuvotter patterns, is an easy to wear work of art. Knit in the recommended yarns, the fabric is light and just cozy enough. Intricate looking, but quick to knit on 5.5 mm needles!
The Learning
Steeks: three of them! This is one of the ways that Eli has made this a quick knit. You’ll be knitting in the round for as long as possible, with steeks up the centre front/neckline, and at both sleeves.
All Over Colourwork: But not overwhelming because this is a memorable and predictable pattern. This design will quickly become a steady rhythm that will grow more beautiful with every round. If stranded knitting is new to you, this piece will give you the practice and repetition that teaches your fingers what to do. Them Bam! A work of art, all finished.
Working from a Chart: This is a step that I encourage you to take. If you are a knitter still working from written instructions, this design could be your way forward. Eli plans her motifs thoughtfully.
A Shawl Collar: Such a cozy feeling to have a shaped collar up around your neck. You’ll learn to finish this jacket beautifully!
You’ll get a booklet to keep your pattern in, and add the notes that I will prepare for each class. If you would like to modify the coat, I will help you to do that.
If this sounds like the project you’d like to get onto your needles, please email me for more details about yarn, a little preparation, and the registration information.
a design by Meghan Babin
Saturdays 1 to 5:00 p.m.
March 9, April 13, May 25, July 6
We’ll look at the dates together during the first class,
and adjust them if necessary, to suit everyone’s schedules.
images from the Hudson and West ravelry page
This raglan pullover is knit from the bottom up, in pieces, then seamed. Heavily cabled designs need the stability of seams to prevent the heavier fabric from stretching out over time. The neckband is picked up and worked in the round after seaming.
the learning:
all over cabled fabric
working in pieces from the bottom up
shaping in textured fabric
working from charts
sewing seams and really loving it!
knitting to fit you: This is a size inclusive pattern.
We’ll begin by swatching together in the first class.
We’ll discuss needles, sizing and style, techniques and tools,
and our progress schedule.
You’ll get a booklet to keep your pattern in,
and add the notes that I will prepare for each class.
If you would like all the details about this program, please email me.
I’ll send the registration information, too.
image from the Hudson and West ravelry page
Thank you very much for supporting new adventures at the studio.
I am so grateful for your trust, and for the friendships you have nurtured
until next time . . .
I hope that you will knit something that makes you smile . . .
Little hands knitting and crocheting at our after school club.
love, love, love
