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MTM Workshop – Swing Knitting and Mitered Squares

Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Colleen Davis Leads Swing Knitting and mitered squares MTM Workshop

Learn how to knit a “funky” mitered square using swing knitting techniques. Using lots of short rows you’ll create a garter stitch color block outlined in black or white stockinette stitch.

Sign up at the March meeting. Workshop is limited to six students.

Materials to Bring
Yarn
  Solid colored yarns rather than multi-colored are recommended. Alternatively a yarn that has long color stretches can be used.
1 partial skein of medium weight black yarn, 1 partial skein of medium weight white yarn, 6 or 7 partial skeins of a medium weight yarn in a compatible colorway.
Needles  Size US 6 or 7 circular needles (24″ preferred).

Homework  Using first color, cast on 100 stitches with a marker at stitch 50. Knit back.

Skills required  You must know how to do short rows. It would be helpful if you know the double stitch method.

Cost  $30 paid to the instructor at time of sign-up.

For more information, contact Colleen.

Details

Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Time:
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Venue

Colleen Davis’ home
Encinitas, + Google Map

Organizer

Karen Bochinski
Email
MTMWorkshops@SanDiegoKnitters.com