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Class ID: 1193 - Swedish Cast Ons Teacher: Beth Brown-Reinsel Class Level: All Levels Class Type: Half Day Class Date: Sunday August 3rd Class Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Class Location: 2 Six cast-ons from Sweden will be taught in this hands-on class. They are all one-needle cast-on methods, and can be adapted for one or two color edges for weaters, mittens, socks, and hats. In addition, two bind-offs will be shown. As a bonus, three British cast-ons will be taught as well. Students Will Learn: nine practical and decorative cast-ons and two bind-offs. Homework: None Class Prerequisites(Students should know): how to cast on at least one way, and to knit and purl. Students Should Bring: Two contrasting colors of the same weight yarn, either sport or worsted weight. A pair of appropriately sized 12" or 16" circular or short straight needles. (Example: 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm (US size 7 or 8) for worsted yarn, 3.75 mm or 4.0 mm (US size 5 or 6) for sport yarn.) Optional: hang tags for labeling samples Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 18 Class Fee: $75.00 Add Class to Cart

Class ID: 1196 - Textured Twined Knitted Fingerless Mitts Teacher: Beth Brown-Reinsel Class Level: Intermediate Class Type: All Day Class Date: Friday August 1st Class Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Class Location: 2 Learn the fascinating Swedish technique of Tvåändsstickning, or twined knitting, by creating one of a pair of fingerless mitts. This 400 year old technique creates a warm and elastic fabric that creates an embossed look with its lovely motifs. Working in the round, the techniques covered include the basics of twine knitting and purling and different motif stitches which can be used to enhance other regular knitting projects such as mittens, hats, socks and more! Students Will Learn: how to twine knit and twine purl, how to manage the yarn, how to read a Twined Knitting chart, how to create the "O" Stitch, the Crook Stitch, the Chain Path, the asymmetrical thumb gusset with twined increases, and the Herringbone Braid-a beautiful addition to any knitting project! Homework: Main color yarn MUST be wound into a center pull ball with the two ends accessible before class. Class Prerequisites(Students should know): how to knit in the round on double-points, Magic Loop, or two circulars. Ability to knit in the English style is helpful, but not mandatory. Materials Fee: $1.00    *Material fees are separate from class fees and paid to the instructor the day of the class. Materials Fee Includes: 13 page handout and charts. Students Should Bring: around 4 oz. light colored worsted weight yarn for two mitts (Yarn MUST be wound into a center pull ball); 1 oz. contrasting yarn of the same weight (heathers and fuzzy yarns obscure the patterns–four ply yarns show the textures best); one set of 7" long (or shorter) double pointed needles, size 4mm (US 6); tapestry needle and stitch markers, waste yarn for holding stitches, magnetic board or sticky notes for keeping one's place on the chart. Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 20 Class Fee: $140.00 Add Class to Cart