beWoolen

Iris Sweater Class - Thursdays, February 6, 20, March 13, 27 & April 3rd 6:00 - 8:00 PM

$70.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Iris Sweater Class - Colorwork & Steeking

Instructor: Bill M (6)

5 Sessions

Yarn for class must be purchased at beWoolen; save 10% on your yarn for class.

Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM

February 6, 20, March 13, 27 & April 3rd

This class is best for intermediate/advanced knitters with some sweater knitting and color work experience.

Techniques / skills to be taught:

Unique cast on
short row shaping
steeks are incorporated from the top down
reinforcing and cutting of steeks
magic loop
Transition to knitting in the round for the body
Color work techniques and discussion of charts and chart reading
ribbing techniques

Materials:

Purchase and print the Iris pattern by Trin-Annelie, yarn: may we suggest BC Garn Bio Shetland - which has SO many colors to mix and match, needles for gauge in ribbing size and body size (Bill will review gauge with you in class as well); stitch markers, notions per pattern.

Homework:

Perform a gauge swatch in the round for the first class.

Have your yarn purchased and wound, ready to go.

Have your pattern purchased and printed (or downloaded to a device).

Bring all of your class supplies.