Ergonomic Knitting - Swatchbuckling with Carson Demers | May 24, 2025

This is a 1 session in-person workshop.

DATES/TIMES

Saturday, May 24; 2:00 - 5:00pm

COST

$75

LEVEL

All levels of knitters - must know how to cast on, knit and purl

MATERIALS (not included)

• Light colored wool yarn (ideally worsted weight) - 4oz is enough
• Knitting needle (straight or circular) in an appropriate weight based on yarn. Needle size 7 - 9.
  
• Bath size towel
• Supplies for notetaking 

DETAILS

Join Carson Demers in learning to apply techniques to your knitting that will prevent or reduce discomfort, and improve your technique and efficiency. All styles of knitters are welcome (Continental and English)!

Avast ye maties! Let’s bring improved ergonomics to life in your knitting technique. We’ll
swatch to improve your posture, comfort, and efficiency. We’ll examine yarn tensioning
techniques, and all phases of stitch creation first with simple then more challenging swatches and stitches. We’ll also look at ways to add movement to knitting to avoid stiffness and injuries caused by disuse. Class is appropriate for students who are comfortable with basic knit purl stitches.

Swatches of basic cable and lace patterns are also made in class. Stitch patterns are
provided in both charted and written formats.

Ages: 18+
Skill Requirements: basics knitting skills - must know how to cast on, knit and purl
Taught by: Carson Demers

The Finer Details...

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