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WINTER RETREAT 2015 SUPPLY AND HOMEWORK LIST
NOTE: This list is 24 pages long so you may want to print off just the pages that
pertain to the classes you are taking. Some supply lists or homework go over to the
next page so be sure to check.
KAREN ALFKE
SWEATER STYLE SECRETS
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring tape measure, pencil and notepad
2. Wear a layer (camisole, tank top underneath your attire) if you would like to take your
measurements in class.
3. Bring a list of sweater patterns (sleeveless, pullovers, cardigans) that you have been
wanting to knit for yourself but have not started. Pictures of the pattern printed or on
your laptop, ipad, or tablet would be most helpful.
4. Bring one or two tops from your wardrobe that you feel great in and fit you well. They can
be store bought or hand knit.
SARAH ANDERSON
SUCCESS IN PLYING
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring your spinning wheel or e-spinner in good working order and 3 bobbins if you have
them. Fiber will be provided by Sarah.
2. In the week or two before Madrona, spend a little extra time every day spinning with the
wheel you plan to use in class. It will warm you up and also work out any glitches with
the wheel.
SPINNING BOUCLE YARNS
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring your spinning wheel or e-spinner in good working order and 3 bobbins if you have
them. Fiber will be provided by Sarah.
2. In the week or two before Madrona, spend a little extra time every day spinning with the
wheel you plan to use in class. It will warm you up and also work out any glitches with
the wheel.
SPINNING SILK
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring your spinning wheel or e-spinner in good working order and 3 bobbins. (If you have
a choice between wheels, you may find a wheel with scotch tension or double drive easier
to use than a bobbin lead tension for these fine yarns.) Sarah will provide the fiber.
2. Lazy kate
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Lap cloth
Note taking materials
Tags to mark samples
In the week or two before Madrona, spend a little extra time every day spinning with the
wheel you plan to use in class. It will warm you up and also work out any glitches with
the wheel.
JANINE BAJUS
YOUR VERY OWN FAIR ISLE TAM
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Your class fee included the cost of the Fair Isle Tam kit that Janine will bring to class for
you. You have a choice of 6 different colorways. Janine will contact all class members about
mid-January with information so that you may pick the colorway of your choice. You will
need to bring to class:
1. A Pencil
2. Stitch Marker
3. Size 2 and 3 circular needles each 16” long
4. Usual knitting supplies
MAGIC BALLS – SERENDIPITOUS COLOR!
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Janine supplies yarn and your choice between a hat pattern or a cowl pattern.
1. For the hat bring size 2 and 3 circular needles 16” long and a stitch marker
2. For the cowl bring size 4 circular needle 24” – 36” long
ANNE BERK
ANNETARSIA: A FRESH APPROACH TO INTARSIA
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Smooth, worsted weight yarn in 3 or more contrasting colors
2. Needles (size 7-9 US) appropriate for your yarn. You will be knitting flat so long dpn’s or
straight needles are recommended if available.
ANNETARSIA: NEXT STEPS – INTARSIA IN THE ROUND
SUPPLIES NEEDED AND TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Assorted color of 100% worsted weight wool yarn. Total yardage needed is about 150
yards (75 grams) to complete a project bag.
2. Size 7-9 US circular needle 16” length which is appropriate size for the yarn
3. Yarn needle and scissors
4. Optional: pictures of possible intarsia motifs that you would like to discuss from books,
magazines, patterns, photographs or drawings.
5. Metal board and magnets for holding charts or post-it notes are helpful but not required.
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HOMEWORK
Using any method, cast on 64 sts with one color onto a 16” circular needle. Being careful not
to twist sts, join the work in the round. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1”.
EVELYN CLARK
DESIGNING LACE WITH DECREASES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Bring worsted or DK weight yarn and knitting needles in size normally used for the weight of
yarn you are bringing.
ICELANDIC LACE SCARF
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring 100 yds (92 m) fingering or Shetland/sport/DK weight yarn in a medium or light
color.
2. Knitting needles in a size to give a medium-to-loose gauge in stockinette stitch
3. Crochet hook in appropriate size for yarn
4. Three stitch markers
Y’VONNE CUTRIGHT
MAGICAL GLOVES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Needles: US #3 (3.25 mm) double point needles (no circulars) for finger tips
2. Needles: US #5 (3.75mm) double point needles (no circulars) for the rest of glove
3. Yarn: sport weight smooth yarn such as Cascade 220 (no sock yarn) in one lighter color. 1
skein of Cascade 220 will make one pair with yarn left over.
CARSON DEMERS
KNITTING HAPPILY EVER AFTER
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Bring your current knitting with you, a bath-sized towel and paper to take notes.
KNIT ANALYSIS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
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4.
Bring a current knitting project.
A Bath size towel
Paper to take notes
If possible bring a photo of your usual knitting area – especially the chair or where you
sit, and your usual computing area.
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SWATCHBUCKLING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Please bring a light colored worsted weight yarn (4 oz is sufficient) and needles appropriate
for the yarn, a bath-sized towel and materials to take notes.
AMELIA GARRIPOLI
EXOTIC FIBER SPINDLING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Amelia will provide all the fiber and spindles and hand cards to use in class. You are
welcome to bring any fiber or spindles you want to ask questions about. If you have any
lightweight spindles and hand cards bring them.
POWER SPINNING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. E-spinner in good working condition, 3 empty bobbins, and a lazy kate.
2. An extension cord may be handy as well, or a charged portable battery if you have one for
your spinner.
3. Amelia will provide fiber to use in class. And you are welcome to bring any fiber or yarn
you want to ask questions about.
PLYING ON SPINDLES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
Bring your favorite plying spindle. Spindles will also be provided to use in class.
HOMEWORK
Prepare for class:
1. Two 1 ounce balls of 15 – wpi (sock weight) Z twist (clockwise) singles, medium twist.
2. One ½ ounce ball of 15 – wpi (using the same fiber as the first two balls producing
again sock weight) S twist (counterclockwise) singles, medium twist)
STEPHENIE GAUSTAD
INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING COTTON
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. A functional spinning wheel or e-spinner. Note: that large, single drive, bobbin lead
wheels are a tool of last resort. If that is all you have you can borrow Stephenie’s wheel.
2. Bring a half-full bobbin no matter which wheel you bring.
3. Bring oil or lubricant for your wheel
4. If you have cotton hand cards and a double pointed knitting need if you have them.
5. Optional: tahkli spindle, Ahka spindle, beadwhorl spindle – there will be some to borrow if
you don’t own them.
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SPINNING TO A STANDARD
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Functional spinning wheel or e-spinner and oil for it.
Niddy noddy
Tape measure
Scissors
Pocket calculator
SPINNING FOR HISTORIC REINACTMENT TEXTILES – AN INTRODUCTION
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
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Bring an open mind, questions and curiosity
Bring a functional spinning wheel or e-spinner and oil
Tapestry needles – 2 or 3 of different sizes
Scissors
A metal flatware dinner fork
Pen or pencil and calculator
SPINNING BAST FIBERS: FLAX AND HEMP
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Functional spinning wheel or e-spinner and oil
2. Optional: Only if you happen to have one of these – flax hackle and/or distaff.
PRODUCTIVE SPINNERS WORKSHOP
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
Functional spinning wheel or e-spinner and oil for it.
Niddy noddy
Tape measure
Scissors
Pocket calculator
Optional: McMorran Yarn Balance
LINDA GETTMANN
BEGINNING WEAVING WITH PICK UP STICK PATTERNS
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Assembled rigid heddle loom, any size, any brand, 8 or 10 dent heddle. You will warp the
loom in class. If you need to obtain a rigid heddle loom see
http://www.schachtspindle.com for dealer and purchase info.
2. Stick shuttle, warping peg, sley hook or small size crochet hook that will fit through the
slots and holes in heddle.
3. Paper grocery bags cut into 4 rectangular pieces
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4. 2 skeins of worsted weight smooth yarn. Any fiber type, except mohair or angora, to
weave into a fringed scarf. Can use variegated yarn for one of the skeins.
5. 2 pieces of scarp worsted weight yarn, different color than the project yarn – each piece
about 24” long.
6. Pick up stick (a flat smooth thin piece of wood such as an extra stick shuttle).
7. Scissors
FAINA GOBERSTEIN
THE ART OF WEAVING WITH SLIP STITCH KNITTING
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Four different colors of worsted weight, solid-colored yarn.
2. Needles appropriate to the yarn that you bring.
3. Notebook, pencil and calculator
HOMEWORK
Make a small swatch in color stripes with the yarn you are bringing to class.
KNITTED SKIRTS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. A new tape measure (not worn or stretched)
2. Ruler
3. Pencil and eraser
THE ART OF SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
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2.
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6.
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A ball of solid-color worsted yarn
Suitable size needles for knitting small circumference
Stitch markers
2 yards of waste yarn
scissors, calculator, ruler
paper and pencil
A stitch dictionary
THE ART OF SEAMLESS SHAPING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
A ball of solid-color worsted yarn
Suitable size needles
Stitch markers
2 yards of waste yarn
scissors, ruler
paper and pencil
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HOMEWORK
Make a 6” X 6” swatch using any solid color worsted weight yarn in stockinette stitch. Block
it and bring to class.
COLORFUL BRIOCHE
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1.
2.
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4.
Three different colors of worsted weight, solid-colored yarn
Suitable size needles
Gauge ruler
Calculator, notebook and pencil
HOMEWORK
With long tail cast on, cast on 19 sts. Work basic broche for 3 inches. Bind off.
CELTIC CABLES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
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3.
4.
Solid color yarn in worsted weight
Suitable size needles for the yarn you are bringing
cable needle
Notebook and pencil
FRANKLIN HABIT
KNITTED PLAID: A COLOR AND PATTERN WORKSHOP
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Five to ten balls in different colors of any smooth (non-fuzzy) yarn in sport or worsted
weight like Cascade 220, Dale Baby Ull, Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted. Partial balls are
welcome as this is a great class for using up leftovers from stash. You’ll be mixing and
match yarns brought by other students so be prepared to share what you bring.
2. One 16” or 24” circular needle or one pair of straight needles in a size that will give you a
firm gauge with typical worsted or sport weight yarn.
3. Tapestry needle
4. Notebook and pen or pencil for notes
5. Usual knitting notions including scissors and stitch markers.
THE BEAUTIFUL, HUMBLE ART OF PLAIN SEWING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Completed homework assignment – SEE BELOW.
2. One ball of smooth, strong, worsted or sport weight yarn (i.e., Cascade 220, Cascade 220
Sport, Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, Valley Yarns Northampton) in a light or bright
solid color that contrasts strongly with the yarn used to complete the homework
assignment.
3. Tapestry needle. Scissors.
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HOMEWORK
Procure one ball of smooth, strong, worsted or sport weight yarn (i.e., Cascade 220, Cascade
220 Sport, Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, Valley Yarns Northampton). With needles that
will give you a firm gauge using the yarn of your choice, CO 30 sts. Knit 20 rows, slipping the
first st of every row as if to purl with yarn in front. Knit 12 sts. On next six stitches, make
one-row buttonhole following instructions at
http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/FEATsum077TT.html Knit to end of row.
Knit 11 rows, slipping first st of each row as before. Repeat buttonhole row. Knit 11 rows,
slipping first st of each row as before. Bind off.
ARTFULLY AGITATED STRIPES: AN INTRODUCTION TO MOSAIC KNITTING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Two balls of smooth (non-fuzzy), worsted-weight yarn such as Cascade 220, Universal
Yarns Deluxe worsted in highly contrasting solid colorways.
2. Bring one circular needle 16” – 24” long in a size appropriate to give comfortable, firm
gauge such as would be appropriate for a warm scarf or hat in the yarns you select.
3. Notebook, pencils and erasers for sketching and charting
4. Two or more 8.5 X 11 sheets of graph paper ruled in squares at 4 squares per inch. It can
be printed on the computer from http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/square.html
EMBROIDER YOUR KNITTING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Bring completed homework assignment (see below for instructions)
2. Bring at least 2 balls (partial balls are fine) of smooth, strong, worsted or sport weight
yarn in solid or semi-solid colors that contrast strongly with the yarn used to complete
the homework assignment. Suggested yarns are Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Sport,
Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, Valley Yarns Northampton.
3. Tapestry needle
4. Scissors
HOMEWORK
Use a smooth, strong, worsted or sport weight yarn (i.e., Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Sport,
Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, Valley Yarns Northampton) in a white or a light solid or
semi-solid color. Make two swatches the same as follows.
1. With needles that will give you a gauge of about 5 (with worsted) to 6 (with sport) sts to
the inch in stockinette st, Cast On 56 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Knit
3. Row 7 (WS): k4, p48, k4
4. Repeat rows 6-7 for 25 times
5. Rows 58-63: Knit
6. Bind off.
7. Block
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CARVED IN WOOL: BAVARIAN TWISTED STITCH
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. One ball of smooth (non-fuzzy) firmly spun yarn in sport or worsted weight yarn (for
example Cascade 220, Universal Yarns Deluxe worsted) in white or a light color.
2. One 16” circular needle in a size that will give you a firm gauge with the yarn you have
selected. Please note that needles with sharp tips, whether wood or metal, will be
extremely helpful.
3. Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes
4. Usual knitting notions like scissors, tapestry needle, a selection of stitch markers.
THE ILLUSION OF SHADOW KNITTING: NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU
DON’T
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Yarns: Two balls of smooth (non-fuzzy), worsted-weight yarn (for example Cascade 220,
Universal Yarns Deluxe worsted, or similar) in highly contrasting solid colorways.
2. Needles: 1 circular needle, 24” in length, in a size appropriate to give a comfortable, firm
gauge (such as would be appropriate for a warm scarf or hat) in the yarns selected.
3. Notions: Notebook, pencils (not pens) and erasers for sketching and charting.
SIVIA HARDING
DESIGNING COWLS: AN UNCOMMON APPROACH
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Bring an old XL cotton T-shirt that has been washed and dried or 1 yard of whashed and
dried cotton jersey as wide as you measure around the widest part of your shoulders,
plus a few inches extra for ease.
2. Fusible tape such as Stitch Witchery
3. Scissors for fabric
4. One or more yarns that will be included in your cowl design and appropriate sized needles
for your yarn. You will want to bring an assortment of needle types as well, if you have
them available. Suggested various lengths of circular, double pointed etc. to accommodate
the changing vision of your final piece and how it might be worked.
5. Stitch dictionaries if you have them available. I will bring some to share.
HOMEWORK
Knit a gauge swatch with the chosen yarn(s). Cast on at least 20 stitches and work to at
least 4 inches length in either stockinette stitch or a texture, color or lace pattern that you
love and want to incorporate into your cowl. Wash and lay out or block your swatch as you
plan to wash or block the final garment.
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DECORATIVE MENDING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Small amount of smooth, firm worsted weight wool yarn (superwash is ok) in a variety of
colors.
2. Size 8 (5mm) double pointed needles
3. Yarn needle
4. Any damaged knitwear you may have, and yarns and needles to match the gauge of the
fabric.
HOMEWORK
Bring 3 swatches worked in Worsted weight wool yarn with size 8 needles (or size to give you
a rather firm fabric) each about 4 inches wide (about 20 stitches) and 4 inches tall. We will
actually snip two of them to create holes to be mended. Of course, if people have real holes in
their knits to mend, they are encouraged to bring them to class and we will assess the
damage and strategize the best mend.
ILISHA HELFMAN
TURKISH SPINDLING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Your materials fee includes an Aegean Turkish Spindle by Ed Jenkins and gorgeous samples
of easy draft locally hand-dyed fibers that should be enough for everyone to use in class. If
you would like to bring extra fiber feel free to bring soft, washed and combed easy to pull
wool fiber, preferably in mixed colors. Although there is carpeting on the floor, you might
want to bring a small soft pillow as a crash pad for your spindle in case of unexpected
landings.
AMY HERZOG
KNIT TO FLATTER WORKSHOP
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Measuring tape
2. Bring or wear a tight fitting top
SWEATER BOOT CAMP
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Bring any patterns you’re especially interested in discussing.
2. Bring any swatches you have knit to discuss (see homework below)
HOMEWORK
Optional: Knit a few different swatches using yarn you would want to use to make a sweater.
Block them and they will be used for fabric discussions.
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MASTERING MINDFUL MODIFICATIONS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Calculator
2. Pencil and paper
3. A simple bottom-up, set-in sleeves pattern that you are interested in knitting is very
helpful.
4. A measurement sheet, like the one used in the Knit to Flatter workshops. If you have not
taken the workshop, let Suzanne know and she will email a copy of the sheet to you.
FANTASTIC FINISHING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
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3.
4.
Your 4 blocked swatches
Similar yarn to that used for your swatches but a different color
Tapestry needle and scissors
The needles you used for your swatches
HOMEWORK
Please bring four blocked swatches into class. Instructions are below. Block all your
swatches and bring to class.
Swatch one: With light-colored, non-fuzzy worsted or aran weight yarn, cast on 30 stitches.
Work 5 rows in garter stitch. Then, work 4'' / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, keeping the first
and last stitch in Garter. Bind off all stitches.
Swatch two: With light-colored, non-fuzzy worsted or aran weight yarn, cast on 30 stitches.
Work 5 rows in garter stitch. Then, work 4'' / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch. Bind off all
stitches.
Swatches three and four will provide you with the opportunity to set in a sleeve. I'll
give three different sets of instructions; please choose the one that most closely
matches your gauge.
Gauge: Four stitches and six rows to the inch:
Swatch three: Cast on 17 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette. Next row (RS): BO 4 sts,
work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (RS): BO 2 sts. Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge every
RS row 3 times. Work even until piece measures 8''. BO remaining sts.
Swatch four: Cast on 20 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette, ending in a RS row. Next row
(WS): BO 4 sts, work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (WS): BO 2 sts, work to end.
Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge of your 3rd RS row twice, then every RS row 4 times. Next row
(WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. Next row (WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. BO rem sts.
Gauge: Four and a half stitches and six and a half rows to the inch:
Swatch three: Cast on 17 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette. Next row (RS): BO 5 sts,
work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (RS): BO 3 sts. Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge every
RS row 4 times. Work even until piece measures 8''. BO remaining sts.
Swatch four: Cast on 22 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette, ending in a RS row. Next row
(WS): BO 5 sts, work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (WS): BO 3 sts, work to end.
Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge of your 3rd RS row 3 times, then every RS row 3 times. Next
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row (WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. Next row (WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. BO rem
sts.
Gauge: Five stitches and seven rows to the inch:
Swatch three: Cast on 17 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette. Next row (RS): BO 7 sts,
work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (RS): BO 3 sts. Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge every
RS row 4 times. Work even until piece measures 8''. BO remaining sts.
Swatch four: Cast on 25 stitches. Work 2'' even in Stockinette, ending in a RS row. Next row
(WS): BO 7 sts, work to end. Work 1 row even. Next row (WS): BO 3 sts, work to end.
Decrease 1 st at bind-off edge of your 3rd RS row 3 times, then every RS row 4 times. Next
row (WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. Next row (WS): BO 2 sts. Work one row even. BO rem
sts.
MARY SCOTT HUFF
Mary has info and pictures of all her Madrona class projects at
http://www.maryscotthuff.com/madrona-2015/
EEEK! STEEKS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
Mary will be mailing you soon the class kit “Butterflies” which includes the pattern and
Kauni Effektgarn yarn. Go to Mary’s blog http://www.maryscotthuff.com/madrona-2015/
for photos of the “Butterflies ” scarf in the beautiful colors. This is truly one-of-a-kind!
1. Bring your Butterflies scarf as far as you have gotten knitting to class with pattern,
remaining yarn and the needles you have been using to knit it as part of your homework.
See more info below.
2. Tapestry needle
3. Crochet hook (size B or similar)
4. Approximately 3 yards of fingering weight 100% wool yarn (non-blended, non- superwash)
5. Hand sewing needle and thread
6. Sharp dressmaking shears
7. Optional: The New Stranded Colorwork, by Mary Scott Huff
HOMEWORK
Complete your “Butterflies” Scarf to the point indicated in the pattern if you would like to
work your steek in class. Note: It is not necessary to complete your kit in order to take the
class. You will learn everything you need to know to complete your project regardless of your
progress. The workshop is structured so that those who wish to leave class with a completed
scarf may do so.
STARS AND STRIPES: THE NORWEGIAN FANA SWEATER
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
It is not required that you begin your sweater in class. Students can use class time solely to
learn about Fana and plan their projects. If you wish to actually begin your project in class
here is what you should bring:
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1. Two highly contrasting colors of DK/sport weight yarn in sufficient quantity for the
garment size of your choice. Yarn used in class sample is Rauma Strikkegarn, available
from www.nordicfiberarts.com. Consult The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by
Ann Budd (drop-shoulder cardigans) for yarn estimation. Allow approximately 55% of
total estimate for each color (10% extra for swatching and “insurance”).
2. Needles to achieve gauge (circulars and/or DPNs to create body and sleeve tubes)
3. Stitch markers, tapestry needle, note-taking supplies
HOMEWORK
Determine gauge by swatching in two-color stranded colorwork.
DOWN THE SLIPPER-Y SLOPE
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Two 100 gm skeins medium –weight 100% wool yarn suitable for felting (such as Cascade
220)
2. Size 10 (6 mm) set of dpn needles or size to obtain gauge: 16sts and 19 rows = 4 “ (10 cm)
in stockinette st. before felting.
3. Extra spare dpn in same size or smaller that you are using
4. Usual knitting supplies
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5.
Finish slippers
Tapestry needle
hand sewing needle and thread
1 ½ yard (1.5 m) velvet ribbon
Eight 5/8” (16 mm) buttons
Optional leather or suede scraps for soles
HOMEWORK
Practice Judy’s Magic or other toe-up cast-on technique. (Instructions can be found on You Tube)
GALINA KHMELEVA
In any classes that have spinning, Galina will provide original Orenburg supported
spindles/bowls and fibers for students to use in class.
SPINNING FOR LACE KNITTING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring a kitchen towel
2. Note taking materials
ORENBERG EMBELISHMENTS: PERFECT LACE EDGINGS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Galina will provide yarn used for class and all charts.
1. Bring favorite needles in any style sizes US 0-3.
2. Pencils and note-taking materials
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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ORENBURG KNITTED LACE
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Galina will provide yarn used for the class and all charts.
1. Bring favorite needles in any style sizes US 0-3.
2. Pencils and note-taking materials
CATHERINE LOWE
TEXTURE, COLOR AND A LONG LOST STITCH
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring approximately 100 yds of each of two easy-to-read, contrasting solid colors of light
sport weight yarn
2. The needles to get a comfortable gauge with the yarn. Also needles one size smaller and
needles one and two sizes larger than the gauge needle.
3. A favorite two-color pattern to translate into this technique. (slip-stitch and mosaic
patterns are ideal)
JUDITH MACKENZIE
TRANSFORMATION: THE ART OF OVERDYEING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Please wear studio clothes as you will be working with dyes.
2. Bring a variety of animal protein fiber yarns in natural colors and colors that you would
like to change. Please label your yarns ahead of time by loosely tying a piece of cotton
string through the skein and use a piece of masking tape (like blue painter’s masking
tape) with your name marked on it with a black permanent marker.
3. You can also bring odds and ends of different protein fiber yarns to share for dye samples.
4. Judith will also have a variety of fibers and yarn as well.
5. Bring plastic bags to hold your dyed yarns and samples
RECYCLE: MAKING GARNETTED YARNS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Bring any fabric or yarn you would like to transform. Judith will have a variety of fibers
including wool, silk, and alpaca for blending.
2. Bring your spinning wheel or e-spinner and all it’s parts in good working order
3. Bring at least 3 bobbins and a lazy kate
4. Bring hand cards, a dog brush or mini combs if you have them
5. Pen
6. Plastic bags
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SUPPLIES FOR ALL OF JUDITH’S OTHER CLASSES – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bring your spinning wheel or e-spinner and all its parts in good working order
Bring at least 3 bobbins and a lazy kate
Bring hand cards, a dog brush or mini combs if you have them
Pen
Plastic bags
JOHN MULLARKEY
THE ULTIMATE BAND! CARD WEAVING PRIMER
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Scissors
2. Yarn needle
3. Three balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread in
three different colors (a light, medium, and dark color) – at least ½ ounce of each.
4. Optional: graph paper and colored pencils
TABLET WEAVING: EGYPTIAN DIAGONALS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Scissors
2. Yarn needle
3. Four balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread –
each ball should be at least ½ ounce. Two balls of one color and two balls of a different
highly contrasting color.
LUCY NEATBY
DABBLE INTO DOUBLE
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
4.
Two double pointed needles of sizes 3.5 - 4 mm/ US #4 - 6.
20g each of two contrasting solid colors of smooth DK or Worsted weight yarn.
Scissors and Crochet hook
Usual knitting paraphernalia
ADD TEXTURE TO DOUBLE KNITTING
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Needles in a size suitable for your yarn.
2. 10 g each of two brightly contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn. One of your main
yarns may be a variegated yarn if desired, provided contrast with the second yarn is
always maintained.
3. A small amount of stuffing material; fleece, batting or yarn tails!
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4. Scissors and crochet hook
5. Usual knitting paraphernalia.
HOMEWORK
Cast-on 32 sts. Work 4 rows in (k1, p1) rib in one color.
TOP DOWN HAT
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. 1 ball Kauni yarn or equivalent fingering weight yarn or a chunky weight Noro yarn and a
little similar weight, contrasting waste yarns
2. 100cm/40” or longer, circular needle approximately 8mm/US #11 (+ or -). Please ensure
the needle has a soft flex.
3. Scissors
4. Crochet hook and blunt darning needle
5. Usual knitting paraphernalia
ALMOST SAINTLY: IT’S SO HOLEY!
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Double pointed or circular needles in a size to suit your yarn.
2. Smooth worsted weight yarns in at least two bright, solid colors. (Precise yarn weight is
not critical.)
3. Crochet hook
4. Scissors
5. your usual knitting paraphernalia.
DOUBLE UP AND AROUND
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. A set of double pointed needles of sizes US 3 - 5, (3.5 - 4 mm) or one or two circulars
according to your preferred method of working in the round.
2. 20g each of two solid colors of smooth DK - Worsted weight yarn.
3. Scissors
4. Crochet hook
5. Blunt darning needle
6. Usual knitting paraphernalia
HOMEWORK
Cast on 48 sts in the round and work 2 rounds of 1x1 rib (k1, p1). Use whatever type of
needles you prefer. Leave the stitches on the needle.
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CENTER OUT DK MEDALLION
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Lightweight dpns (set of 5) in a size suitable for your yarn plus one spare dpn at least two
size increments larger.
2. One short-length straight dpn in main size or smaller. 10 g each of two brightly
contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn, plus a couple of yards/meters of similar weight,
contrasting waste yarn. One of your main yarns may be a variegated yarn if desired,
provided contrast with the second yarn is always maintained.
3. Scissors
4. crochet hook
5. Usual knitting paraphernalia.
DOUBLE KNIT POCKETS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. Two brightly contrasting, solid light colors of smooth worsted weight (4 - 5 sts per inch)
practice yarns. Light colors are easier to read.
2. Choose needles in a size appropriate to your yarn. You will need needles for working
Swatch 1 in the round (by any method you wish). A pair of needles for working Swatch 2
(dpns or circs are fine). A spare fine dpn.
3. Scissors
4. crochet hook
5. Usual knitting paraphernalia.
HOMEWORK
Swatch 1 - In your practice yarn, cast on 32 sts. Knit at least 5 rounds to create a stocking
stitch tube. Have the tube ready on the needles for class.
Swatch 2 - In your practice yarn, cast on 14 sts. Knit 8 rows to create a garter stitch edge.
Continue with alternating knit and purl rows to establish stocking stitch (at least 4 rows).
HOT SOCK TIPS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK BELOW
1. A small ball of smooth wool-blend yarn (these need not be ‘sock’ yarns)
approximately Worsted (5 sts per inch or fewer) in two plain, light contrasting colors. We
will be working samples not a sock. Fine sock yarns and needles may be used, but is far
easier to see the details of your stitches and techniques in larger yarns and solid, light
colors.
2. 3 sets of needles all the same size (as used for your swatch): dpns and two circulars (one
of which should be 100 cm/ 40” or longer).
3. Scissors and crochet hook
4. Blunt darning needles
5. Usual knitting paraphernalia
HOMEWORK
Swatch: This swatch is worth the investment of your time and effort! It may be used over and
over again and will serve you well if you take the time to find appropriate yarns.
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Choose a medium to light colored, smooth (not fluffy or textured) worsted or chunky
weight wool-rich yarn (approximately 5 sts/in or fewer) and 5+ mm (US # 6+) needles.
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Using a set of DPN’s, or circular(s), cast on 40 sts.
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rnd 1: knit, repeat this rnd 4 times more. Arrange the stitches for a sock toe: 10 sts on
each needle. (Or as you would wish!)
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rnd 2: (K1, ssk, k 14, k2t, k1) x 2.
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rnd 3: Knit.
rnd 4: (K1, ssk, k 12, k2t, k1) x 2. Continue to work decrease rounds as set, every
round until 24 sts remain. Break off main yarn with a 6” tail. Leave the stitches live or
on the needles. Please bring about 3 yds/m of a contrasting, similar weight solid
colored yarn to class.
Ssk: Slip the next two sts, knitwise, one at a time, to the right-hand needle, insert the lefthand needle into both sts and knit them together. This produces a one-stitch, left-slanting
decrease known as a ‘Slip, slip, knit’.
K2t: Knit two stitches together. This produces a one-stitch, right-slanting decrease.
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STEPHANIE PEARL-MCPHEE
ALL ABOUT MAWATA
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Needles: 3 mm needles. It is best to avoid circulars as it can be hard to get the unspun
silk over the join. The stitches will fit on a DPN, if you don’t have straights.
2. Bring your usual knitting tools.
3. Notepaper and pen or pencil
KNITTING FOR SPEED AND EFFICIENCY
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bring smooth worsted weight wool
Bring your favorite needles to match the yarn (circulars or dpns – whatever you like best).
You will also need a pair of long straight needles (14 inches) in the same size
Your regular knitting supplies
Notepaper and pen or pencils
COLOR THEORY FOR KNITTERS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
This class has only a little bit of knitting, just to see how things look together. Students
should bring a circular needle they like using with worsted weight yarn, but will spend most
of their time using the best knitting tool they have. Their brain!
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GROK THE SOCK
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Bring a small quantity of sock yarn and needles to match. Needles can be dpns or 2
circulars.
KNIT SMART
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
None. But students may bring failed projects or those with mistakes. We’ll have a look.
MARGARET RADCLIFFE
PERFECT EDGES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. Plain smooth light-colored worsted weight wool yarn in two contrasting colors. The yarns
should be identical in weight and fiber content. Note that wool blend yarns will be
stretchy and much easier to work with in class than yarns with no elasticity.
2. Needles sized appropriately for the yarn (US #6-8/4-5 mm), needles two sizes small and
three sizes smaller.
3. Hang tags to label your swatches
HOMEWORK
Make the following 3 swatches using one color of yarn. Use the largest needles from your
supply list for your swatches. Bring them to class along with the other contrasting color yarn
from your supply list.
#1 Garter Stitch: Cast on 8 stitches. Work in garter stitch for 24 rows (12 ridges). Bind off.
Do not slip any of the edge stitches – just knit every stitch.
#2 Garter Stitch with Slipped Edge: Cast on 8 stitches. Pattern Row: Slip 1 knitwise, knit
6, purl 1. Repeat this row until the swatch is 24 rows long (12 ridges).
#3 Stockinette Stitch with Shaping: Cast on 41 stitches. Work even in stockinette stitch
for 16 rows. Do not slip any of the edge stitches – just knit them on the right side and purl
them on the wrong side. Bind off 8 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows (25 stitches
remain). Decrease Row: K1, ssk, knit until 3 stitches remain, k2tog, k1. Work Decrease Row
on the next 8 right-side rows. Purl the wrong-side rows. (9 stitches remain.) Work even in
stockinette for 14 rows. Bind off.
REVERSIBLE BORDERS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. Smooth worsted weight yarn in a solid light color to make your homework swatch.
2. Bring with you to class a smooth worsted weight yarn in a solid medium color that
contrasts with the yarn you use for your homework swatch.
3. Circular needle you used for your homework swatch and two more circular needles (16”
or 24” would be best) that are two sizes smaller than that used for the homework swatch.
4. Yarn needle
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HOMEWORK
Using needles sized to give a gauge of about 4.5 – 5.5 stitches per inch, work a swatch
according to the directions below, using the smooth worsted weight yarn in a solid light color
(#1 on your supply list).
Cast on 39 stitches
Row 1: (right side) Knit
Row 2: p2, *k1, p1, repeat from* until 1 stitch remains, p1.
Repeat these two rows until 56 rows have been completed, ending with a wrong-side row.
Bind off in knitting on the right side.
KNITTED COLLARS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. Smooth worsted weight yarn in a solid color. About 130 grams for the homework samples
plus about 75 grams in a contrasting color for use during class.
2. Circular needle 24” or longer sized to produce a gauge of about 5 stitches per inch (about
#7 US/4.5 mm). Second circular needle the same size at least 16” long. You need circular
needles with a thin cable – do not use Denise circular needles.
3. Slip stitch markers or safety pins (at least 7)
4. yarn needle, scissors and any other knitting tools you usually use.
HOMEWORK
Suzanne will be emailing you the homework before Christmas. It will seem like a lot of
homework, but no more than most finishing classes with swatches. The instructions are long
because the samples are shaped like necklines and shoulders of actual sweaters but they are
small. There are 6 pieces to knit. Margaret has included drawings of shapes too so you know
what you are making.
BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR VARIEGATED YARN
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. Worsted weight variegated yarn and a matching or contrasting solid yarn for swatching.
2. Needles in a size appropriate for this yarn; a circular needles or set of double pointed
needles in the same size; needles 2 and 4 sizes larger.
HOMEWORK
1. Using a worsted weight variegated yarn where each color is between 1” and 9” long, cast
on 20 stitches using needles appropriate for the size of yarn. Work in stockinette until the
colors seem to repeat somewhat regularly in your swatch.
2. Increase or decrease a stitch or two and continue knitting until the colors begin to repeat
again. Do this one more time.
3. Don’t bind off. Bring your swatch to class.
4. If your yarn doesn’t repeat, don’t despair, just work at least 5” TOTAL and then stop.
Don’t bind off. Bring your swatch to class.
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LAZY KNITTER’S GUIDE TO PATTERN STITCHES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1. Worsted Weight yarn – plain wool yarn in a solid light color – for swatches in class.
2. Straight needles or circular needle in appropriate size (about US # 7) to knit this yarn. A
set of double point needles in the same size.
BETTY SALPEKAR
SOJOURN INTO SOLEFULL SOCKS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. 100 grams of DK weight sock yarn; variegated or gradient yarn is especially suitable
2. Needles to give you 6 stitches/inch gauge with your yarn – two circular any length or one
circular at least 40” long. You can change to dpns after cast on and the first 2 rounds, if
you prefer them.
3. One extra dpn or short circular of the same size or smaller than the mail needles.
4. Stitch markers – two each of three different colors (any type, plus two “pin type” or
locking markers.
HOMEWORK
Using Judy’s Magic Cast On (can be found on You Tube) cast on 24 pairs of stitches on 2
needle points (48 stitches total)
Knit just one stitch of the first round.
Keep on needles and bring to class.
DEBBI STONE
CREATING YOUR OWN UNIQUE STITCH PATTERNS
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
200 yards of a light colored worsted weight yarn (Cascade 220 is great)
Several sets of needles in sizes 3.75mm (US 5) through 5 mm (US 8)
A photo that you would like to work from
A camera or use your phone camera which would work great for this.
Mechanical pencil, good eraser
Usual knitting notions kit
KNITTING WITH YOUR IPAD
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – NO HOMEWORK
Please come with your iPad or iPad Mini fully charged. You must have a valid Apple ID and
password.
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JEAN WONG
TAILORED KNITTING THE JAPANESE WAY
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
A GAUGE RULER IS REQUIRED. IF YOU HAVE ONE FROM PREVIOUS CLASS YOU
SHOULD BRING IT. OTHERWISE PURCHASE ONE IN CLASS FROM JEAN FOR $16.
1. Bring the yarn of your choice for your sweater. Please bring only 1 or 2 balls.
2. Needles appropriate to your choice of yarn
3. Measuring tape
4. Hard ruler at least 30cm long
5. calculator
6. Colored Pencils in three different colors
7. Paper for note taking, pencil, eraser, scissors and usual knitting supplies
HOMEWORK
Using the yarn and needles for your sweater, knit a 15cm X 15cm (6” X 6”) swatch using
stockinette stitch. Be sure to block or wash this swatch so it can be used to set gauge and
calculations for measuring and fitting your sweater.
FINE FINISHING TECHNIQUES
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS – HOMEWORK
1. Two balls of a worsted weight smooth plied yarn in a light color that you have used for
your homework swatches (see below).
2. Double pointed needles used in homework swatches that are appropriate for yarn.
3. Crochet Hook, one size larger than knitting needles
4. Tapestry needle (blunt tip), scissors, stitch markers (safety pin style) and your usual
knitting supplies
HOMEWORK – there are a total of 11 swatches
Knit the following swatches using a worsted weight smooth plied yarn in a light color. Use
double pointed needles of appropriate size. Leave stitches on a needle or place on a holder.
Be sure to mark each of your swatches for it’s intended use. Might be good to put them in
separate marked baggies. You will be making a total of 11 swatches – for some you make 2 of
the same swatch.
Please note: Use long tail cast on for all of the following swatches.
Swatch number 1:
Cast on for 1 by 1 ribbing
Knit 2 identical swatches as follows:
§ Cast on 20 stitches
§ Row 1, K2, (P1, K1) 9 times
§ Row 2, (P1, K1) 9 times, P2
§ Repeating step 2 and 3 until 5cm in height.
§ The final row should be finished on even row (which is step 3).
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Swatch number 2:
Cast on for 1 by 1 ribbing
Knit 1 swatch
§ Cast on 21 stitches
§ Row 1, K2, (P1, K1) 9 times K1
§ Row 2, P2, (K1, P1) 9 times P1
§ Repeat step 2 and 3 until 5cm in height
§ The final row should be finished on even row (which is step 3).
Swatch number 3
Cast on for 1 by 1 ribbing to knit in the round.
Knit 1 swatch
§ As many stitches as desired so long as it's an even number
§ Join two ends to knit in the round and start with Knit 1
§ Then Purl, Knit, Purl, Knit for as many stitches as you cast on
§ And end with Purl stitch
§ Continue knitting in the round in (1 by 1 ribbing) pattern for 5cm in height
Swatch number 4:
Cast on for 2 by 2 ribbing
Knit 2 identical swatches as follows:
§ Cast on 22 stitches
§ Row 1, K2, (P2, K2) 5 times
§ Row 2, P2, (K2, P2) 5 times
§ Repeat step 2 and 3 until 5cm in height
§ The final row should be finished on even row (which is step 3)
Swatch number 5:
Cast on for 2 by 2 ribbing
Knit 1 swatch
§ Cast on 24 stitches
§ Row 1, K3, (P2, K2) 5 times, K1
§ Row 2, P3, (K2, P2) 5 times, P1
§ Repeat step 2 and 3 until 5cm in height
§ The final row should be finished on even row (which is step 3).
Swatch number 6:
Cast on for 2 by 2 ribbing to knit in the round.
Knit 1 swatch
§ As many stitches as desired so long as the total number of stitches is divisible by 4
§ Join two ends to knit in the round and start with K1P2
§ Then K2P2 for as many stitches as you cast on
§ And end with a Knit stitch
§ Continue in (2 by 2 ribbing) pattern for 5 cm in height
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Swatch number 7: Used for shoulder slope
Cast on for Short Row
Knit 2 identical swatches as follows:
§ 30 stitches across in stockinette stitch
§ continue for 5 cm in height.
Swatch number 8: Use for joining yarn in mid-row
Knit 30 stockinette stitches across and 10 rows. On the 11th row knit 15 stitches across.
Drop yarn you are using and leave a 5 inch tail. Pick up yarn of a contrasting color (same
weight) leaving a 5 inch tail (do not join or knot the two yarn ends together) and continue
knitting for another 10 rows.
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