Olga Buraya-Kefelian – Workshop 3: Modular Knitting with Negative Space

Modular Knitting with Negative Space

In this class you will learn a technique for working and creating negative spaces modular style without breaking the yarn or working intarsia. You will master the technique in class and later have the option of creating a wrap (for example, the Ten-Ten Wrap) using this innovative method for your knitwear.

Format: Lecture and hands-on learning

Length of class: 3 hours

Level of experience: Intermediate.
Skills needed: Know how to knit, cast on, bind off, increase, and decrease.
Skills learned:
• Several types of stretchy cast on methods
• How to create negative spaces in knit fabric continuously
• How to balance the knit fabric while adding the negative spaces
• How to calculate and create various shapes of negative spaces
• How to make the right yarn and stitch pattern choice when working patterns with negative space

Supplies for Class:

• 200 yards worsted weight yarn in several colors, preferably light and bright colors of bouncy, smooth, non-fuzzy yarn for swatching
• US 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needles
• US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles
• US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
• Removable marker/ pin

Homework:

CO 45 sts using your preferred method of cast on. Work Garter St for 14 rows.

Class Size: 25 maximum

Class Fee: $35 for members (paid 2025 Guild membership required at time of registration)

How to Register: 

Complete the Olga Buraya-Kefelian 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 October 28, 2025 Guild Meeting and Olga’s presentation here.