Harry Wells
Thursday AM
Knitting in the Stitch below is a stitch that creates a wide variety of textural interest. We will learn and practice the K1 Below technique on a one color Twisted Moss pattern practice on a two-color check pattern and other 1, 2, and 3 color textures, and then move on to the more complex Hexagon stitch, practicing it flat and in the round on a cowl project.
Also, a complex 2 needle cast-on will be taught appropriate for the Hexagon Stitch and any other expansive knitted fabric, along with appropriate bind-offs demonstrated.
Skill Level: Participants should be able to accomplish the following without assistance: long tail cast on, basic sts (K, P, SSK, K2 tog)
Materials Fee: None
Student Supplies:
Several small balls (20 grs each) of worsted weight yarn in different colors to work practice swatches in class, size 6 needles, stitch markers. Also, one needle, size 4 (straight or dpn).
Hexagon Cowl Supplies: 2 colors (Color A and Color B) worsted weight yarn, (60 gr each) and 24” Circular Needle, Size 6 and complete the homework, which is ribbing for the cowl.
Homework:
Homework #1 (required): A pattern worksheet for a Hexagon St cowl will be part of the class packet. The pre-class homework is ribbing and a decrease round for the cowl.
Using US size 6 needle, 24” circular, and worsted weight yarn, CO 196 sts in Color A (see supply list for cowl). Join in the rd, being sure not to twist sts around cord, and place beg of rd marker. Work 4 rounds in (K2, P2) to end. Next Rd (Decrease) K2tog 4x, [(k2tog) 3x, k1, (k2tog) 5x, k1] 5x, k2tog 4x, [(k2tog) 3x, k1, (k2tog) 5x, k1] 5x (108 sts). Next Rd: Purl. Leave Color A attached to needles and bring Color B to class.
Homework #2 (optional): These swatches are for practicing bindoffs appropriate for K1B fabrics, especially for Hexagon St. The instructor will demonstrate the bind-offs; if students want to practice the bind-offs in class, they should prepare these swatches. Make 5 swatches. For each swatch: CO 20 sts, work 6 rows of stockinette stitch (Knit one row, purl one row, repeat these two rows three times). Leaving a 2 yard tail, place live stitches on stitch holder for easy transfer to working needle in class or place on spare DPN for easy working in class.