When joining new yarn, the ideal splice is smooth, strong, and nearly invisible.
Amy Snell – Secrets of Splicing: Up Your Ends Game
Overview
Skills learned
We’ll practice spit splicing, the Russian join, and many other ways to start a new ball of yarn, including special options for color work. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of each, plus better ways to weave in ends when you can’t or shouldn’t splice.
Level of Experience:
This class is appropriate for knitters at many levels. Knitters should know how to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl.
Format
Lecture and hands-on learning
Workshop Fee
$35.00
Location
Encinitas Community Center, Room 118
Length of Class
3 hours
Supplies Needed
• 20 yards of smooth worsted weight (preferably non-superwash wool) in two light colors
• Needles suitable for working with worsted yarn (typically US #7-9)
• Locking stitch marker or safety pin
• Small cup of water (or access to water)
• Scissors
• Crewel or tapestry needle
Items Included
Homework
• With worsted yarn and appropriate needles, cast on 20 stitches and work four rows in stockinette, knitting flat (knit a row, purl a row, repeat). Leave the yarn attached and do not cut.
• Print class handout (provided in advance) and bring to class.
Number of Participants
25
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How to Register
Visit Members’ Market to register for this workshop.
Details
Venue
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
Organizer
Theresa Kotanchek, Denise Caballero and Karla Alvey