Finishing Techniques Part 2: Picking up stitches
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Improve the look of your garments by learning how to pick up stitches for neckbands and button bands
About this event
Open to those who have completed Finishing Techniques Part 1, or who are confident with mattress stitch.
Assumed knowledge: casting on; casting off; stocking stitch; garter stitch; mattress stitch.
Please bring:
- Swatches from Finishing Techniques Part 1
- Neckline swatch
- Tapestry needle
- Sharp needle
- Contrasting pale coloured DK/8ply yarn with a smooth texture
- Stitchmarker pins
- Scissors
- Notebook and pen for taking notes. You are welcome to video my demonstrations on your phone for personal use.
Neckline Swatch: with 4mm needles and pale smooth 8ply yarn, cast on 30sts. Work 7 rows stocking stitch.
R8 (WS): Cast off 6sts, purl to end – 24sts
R9: Knit to last 3sts, K2tog, K1
R10: P1, P2tog, purl to end. Repeat last 2 rows once – 20sts
R13: Knit to last 3sts, K2tog, K1
R14: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 3 times – 16sts
Work 10 rows stocking stitch. Cast off.
Class goes for 60-75mins.
5% discount in store to participants for class supplies.
