3-Dimensional Knitting
This class is part demonstration with AV presentation and a short lecture about 3D knitwear in hand knitting. It will be part swatch-fest and all inspiration. Olga will present her 3D design philosophy, gearing it to your own discovery of knitwear in the light of 3D!
• Introductory lecture on several basic principles of dimensional texture used in knitwear.
• Learning cast on and bind off varieties for stretchy edging and its purpose for dimensional knitwear.
• Learning to work partial knitting and short rows and their differences.
• Swatching a series of techniques and reviewing all the possibilities.
• How to make Ginga Cowl, Moko-Moko Cowl, or Goji Cowl.
For swatching:
• 2-3 colors of 200 yards of worsted weight yarn for swatching
• US 6 (4 mm) knitting needle
• US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needle
NOTE: If planning to make one of the cowls, please purchase a copy of the pattern and bring to class.
For Moko-Moko Cowl:
• 340 yards of worsted weight
• US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needle and a spare needle
• Crochet hook F
• Waste yarn in smooth texture and similar weight
For Ginga Cowl:
• 270 yards of smooth texture of worsted weight in light or bright color for Main Color
• 270 yards of smooth texture of worsted weight in light or bright color for Contrast Color
• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle, 24”
• Crochet hook H or larger
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn in smooth texture and similar weight
For Goji Cowl:
• 569 yards of any non-superwash worsted weight yarn
• US 6 (4 mm) knitting needle and a spare needle
• Crochet hook G (4 mm)
• Removable marker
• Waste yarn in smooth texture and similar weight
None, unless you plan to work on one of the cowl patterns. If so, work provisional crochet chain cast-on for the cowl of your choice.
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1140 Oakcrest Park Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
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