Join well-known lace designer Romi Hill in having some fun with her favorite lace tips and tricks in this hands-on 6-hour workshop.
We’ll be knitting a mini shawl and putting all of these methods to use!
Romi Hill – Lacehacker + Lace Fixes
Overview
Skills learned
Learn about materials for lace knitting, Romi’s favorite no-fail garter tab cast-on to keep lumps away, her favorite stretchy bind-off, tricks for keeping edges loose when switching colors, reading charts and/or using them to check your progress while using written instructions, avoiding errors and fixing errors when you make them, using markers to help keep track of pattern repeats, managing beads, and so many other things that will make your lace knitting life easier.
Level of Experience:
How to knit basic lace
Format
Lecture and hands-on learning
Workshop Fee
$70.00
Location
Encinitas Community Center, Room 118
Length of Class
6 Hours
Supplies Needed
• Fingering weight yarn (Tip: Bring light-colored yarn that doesn’t split)
• US Size 4, 5, and 6 knitting needles
• 15 size 6/0 seed beads
• Small crochet hook to fit beads
Items Included
Homework
Optional; provided after registration
Number of Participants
25
Guild Business Meeting
Show and Share
How to Register
Visit Members’ Market to register for this workshop.
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.
Details
Venue
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Organizer
Theresa Kotanchek, Denise Caballero and Karla Alvey