Amy Snell – Workshop 1: Fixing a World of Woes with Duplicate Stitch

Fixing a World of Woes with Duplicate Stitch

Mis-crossed a cable? Knit the wrong color stitch? Purled where you should have knit? The versatile duplicate stitch rides to the rescue! Easier than laddering down, so much quicker than ripping out to re-knit, duplicate stitch can fix a whole world of knitting woes — even after a project has been bound off!

In this class, we’ll learn (or revisit) how to work the handy and versatile duplicate stitch, then practice some of its many useful applications. You’ll learn how duplicate stitch can be used to fix mistakes in color, texture, and even mis-crossed cables. You’ll learn how to duplicate both knits and purls, the time-saving trick of “pre-weaving” your ends, and how to judge when duplicate stitch is the best repair option for your project. We’ll even play with the decorative aspects of duplicate stitch, which may have your friends wondering, “How’d you knit that?”

Format: Lecture and hands-on learning

Length of class: 3 hours

Level of experience: This class is appropriate for intermediate knitters. Knitters should know how to cast on, bind off, knit and purl, and work basic cables.

Supplies for Class:

Homework swatch knit in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn, at least 10 extra yards of the yarn the swatch was knit in, at least 5 yards of a similar smooth, worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color, a tapestry needle, scissors

• Homework swatch knit in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn
• At least 10 extra yards of the yarn you swatched with
• At least 5 yards of a similar smooth, worsted-weight yarn in a contrasting color
• Scissors
• Crewel or tapestry needle

Homework:

• Knit the swatch described in the handout using a smooth, worsted-weight yarn.
• Print class handout (provided in advance) and bring to class, or have it available on a mobile device. 

Class Size: 25 maximum

Class Fee: $35 for members (paid 2026 Guild membership required at time of registration)

How to Register: 

Complete the Amy Snell Workshop Sign Up Form. 

If space is available, you will receive a confirmation email from Programs which will include your workshop ID and payment instructions. Please note this is not automated – it may take a few days to confirm, so please be patient as your request is processed. If you have questions about your registration, please email Programs@SanDiegoKnitters.com

Or register and pay in-person at a monthly Guild meeting (check or credit card; debit cards not accepted*). All card payments include a small service fee.

* The Square payment device used for in-person payment cannot accept debit cards that require PIN entry. If your debit card does not require a PIN, you may be able to use it (for a small fee) – but we cannot guarantee debit card acceptance for in-person payments.

Reminder: Checks must be made payable to San Diego North Coast Knitters Guild (payee name must be written out in full.) Please write name and date of the workshop on your check.

Cancellation policy: Refund of the workshop fee requires a cancellation notification prior to receipt of the class handout.

Location: Encinitas Community Center, 118, location details below.

Learn more about the February 3, 2026 Guild Meeting and Amy’s presentation here.