Fiber Circle Studio
Finishing Your Knits Part 2: Blocking | April 13, 2024
Finishing Your Knits Part 2: Blocking | April 13, 2024
This is a 1 session in-person workshop.
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, April 13, 2024; 1:30 - 2:30pm
COST
$30
LEVEL
Beginner/Advanced Beginners - confident in knitting garter and stockinette stitch.
MATERIALS (not included)
- Yarn in various fiber contents and stitch patterns (see below for more info)
- Tapestry Needle
- 1 Blocking mat (or equivalent DIY) and blocking pins
DETAILS
Curious how the professionals finish their knits? Blocking can be intimidating if you've never done it before, or disappointing if you've over-blocked something not realizing it! We'll play with 3 different blocking techniques based on fiber contents and stitch patterns.
HOMEWORK
Complete 3-4 swatches in a any color or yarn weight, but with the fiber and texture specifications listed below.
Cast on 20 stitches
Swatch #1: Garter (all knit) - cotton
Swatch #2: Stockinette (knit a row, purl a row) - superwash wool
Swatch #3: Textured pattern (ie: ribbing, moss, cables, etc) - NON superwash wool
Swatch #4 (OPTIONAL!): Lace pattern in any fiber content
Work each swatch for about 3-4 inches.
Bind Off.
Ages: 14+
Skill Requirements: None
Taught by: Alisha Bright
The Finer Details...
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