Beth Brown-Reinsel
Thursday All Day
Some of the beautiful knitting methods of Latvia will be studied in this class. Knit one of a pair of fingerless mitts to learn the following techniques which can be applied to mitten cuffs, sock tops or sleeves: a scalloped cuff, the herringbone braid and many subtle and beautiful variations of the half-braid. A choice of two-, three-, or four-color traditional motifs is incorporated in the main part of the mitt as well as the gussetless thumb and a picot edge at the end. Additional techniques to be discussed include yarn dominance, knitting with two yarns in the right hand, two yarns in the left hand, or a yarn in each hand, as well as knitting with three or four colors. The handout has directions for a medium hand and a large hand.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Students need to be skilled in using double-pointed needles, Magic Loop, or two circulars). Stranding will be covered, though it is helpful to have a basic knowledge of this technique.
Material fee: $3.00 for a 15-page handout with charts and instructions.
Student Supplies:
• 1.75 oz. each of 5 colors of sport or DK yarn and one set of 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed
needles. (Choose a solid-colored, smooth textured, crisp yarn for best results)
• If you are proficient in the magic loop or working with two circs, bring the appropriate
needles.
• Tapestry needle and stitch markers, sticky notes or magnetic board to aid in reading
the text or chart.
Homework: None