Amy Snell
Sunday AM
Sock toes were being closed with many different methods long before Kitchener stitch was invented. If you don't like doing the Kitchener stitch, can't remember the order of stitches, or just want to try something new, spend some time with Amy learning four alternatives to the Kitchener stitch.
In this class, we'll work the Zig-Zag Bind-Off, Three-Needle Bind-Off, Fincheley Graft, and Russian Graft.
Skill Level:
Intermediate. Students must be able to knit, purl, and work a small-circumference project in the round.
Material fee:
$3 - color handout
Student Supplies:
Approximately 20 yards of smooth, light-colored worsted-weight yarn in a solid light color and needles in a compatible size (usually US #7-9) suitable for working in the round: either dpns, one long circular needle (for magic loop) or two short circular needles; a spare needle in the same size; a crochet hook in a similar size, tapestry needle.
Homework:
Before class begins, make four identical swatches: For each, cast on 40 stitches and join to work in the round. Knit for at least one inch in stockinette stitch. Leave the stitches live on the needles or transfer to a stitch holder or waste yarn, and leave a tail at least 36" long.