BORDERS AND BUTTONHOLES This workshop explores the best techniques for these finishings that make such a difference in our knitted garments. It covers basic maneuvers, four or more basic edging stitch patterns, and the very best buttonholes. Participants will never again struggle with instructions to “pick up and knit 137 sts along right front” nor…
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS No matter how advanced and accomplished we are, there are habits or holes in our knitting repertoire. Perhaps we rely upon the same cast-on, the same increase, the same decrease; perhaps we are confounded by selvage stitches; perhaps we knit without the awareness that we have choices. This workshop explores and explains the many…
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LEARNING TO LOVE INTARSIA Intarsia (also known as picture knitting) is glorious stuff but not without its challenges. This workshop will explore techniques to create beautiful fabric, tricks to minimize the ‘mess’, and possibilities to design your own. SKILL LEVEL intermediate SUPPLIES TO BRING more homework yarn + part ball of light-colored yarn, same weight: colorful magazine…
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KNIT TO FLATTER AND FIT A knitter who spends the time and energy to make her own clothes should be rewarded with a result that makes her happy and proud. It should fit, it should flatter, and there should be no mystery as to how this happened. But sadly, and too often, this is not…
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Come knit this cool design by Caitlin Hunter. The pattern is top down, Fair Isle colorwork. You will choose one main color and 3 complimentary colors for the pattern design. We will meet for 5 Tuesday afternoons to knit- a- long together. Free with purchase of yarn from Bella Filati Tuesdays 1:00 -3:00: June 19,…
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Using what you learned in LTK1, you are ready to continue your knitting journey. This next class will teach you the purl stitch and how to bind off. $20 for one 2 hour class plus materials purchased from Bella Filati (students continuing from a previous LTK1 may bring their supplies from the first class).
Using what you learned in LTK1, you are ready to continue your knitting journey. This next class will teach you the purl stitch and how to bind off. $20 for one 2 hour class plus materials purchased from Bella Filati (students continuing from a previous LTK1 may bring their supplies from the first class).
Have you been wanting to learn how to knit? This class will get you started on your knitting journey. Starting with the basics, we’ll cast on and practice the knit stitch in this session. $20 for one 2 hour class plus materials purchased from Bella Filati. Your instructor will guide you on what materials will…
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Using what you learned in LTK1, you are ready to continue your knitting journey! This next class will teach you the purl stitch and how to bind off. $20 for one 2 hour class plus materials purchased from Bella Filati (students continuing from a previous LTK1 may bring their supplies from the first class).
Come knit this cool design by Caitlin Hunter. The pattern is top down, Fair Isle colorwork. You will choose one main color and 3 complimentary colors for the pattern design. We will meet for 5 Tuesday afternoons to knit- a- long together. Free with purchase of yarn from Bella Filati Tuesdays 1:00 -3:00: June 19,…
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