LACE KNITTING PART I – TECHNIQUES AND TERMINOLOGY
DESCRIPTION
Introduction: In Part I of this two part series the concentration is on lace knitting techniques and terminology. Trims and insertions are an excellent way to become comfortable with methods that might seem overwhelming if they need to be applied to an entire project. The intent of this class is to provide practical guidelines for creating lace knitting in a variety of yarns.
Skills addressed in the class:
- Creating Lace: The “holes” and “ridges” in lace knitting are created by yarn overs done in a variety of manners and slipping some stitches and passing stitches over others. Using these methods increases and decreases the number of stitches on each row and consequently the knitter may not have the same number of stitches on each row. These techniques include, but are not limited to, the following which will examined in detail during the class.
- Yarn over between two knit stitches
- Yarn over between a knit and purl stitch
- Yarn over between a purl and knit stitch
- Yarn over between two purl stitches
- Yarn over at the beginning of a row
- Using Lace: The class will examine how to use particular edgings on a variety of knitted items. Lace as an insert, neck edging, hem edging, or an insert can add personal touches knitted projects
- Terminology and abbreviations
- Is it knitted lace or lace knitting?
- Learn four types of lace edgings in the form of small samplers and use different weight yarns.
Horseshoe, Trellis Leaf, Shell Lace and Feather and Fan
- Enjoy practicing the techniques of yarn over and knit two together in a variety of circumstances until they become second nature.
- Specific instruction will be given on how to read the lace patterns.
Skill Level: This class is considered for advanced beginners or intermediate knitters as it is necessary to have mastered at least casting-on and knit and purl stitches. All instructions for samples will be written out row by row rather than using a chart because this is an introduction to lace knitting, reading charts is included in Part II of this series.
Materials: Students should bring smooth yarn that is no heavier than worsted or sport weight (no angora, mohair or thick, thin yarn) and the fiber chosen should be light in color because lace stitches are difficult to see in dark shades. Different yarn skeins should be used for each sample and stitch holders or waste yarn will eliminate the need for multiple sets of needles unless the student wishes to use a variety of yarn weights. Stitch markers and row counters will also be helpful for this class. Kits for the class samplers will be made available upon request two weeks in advance of the class. Supplies are not included in the price of the class and must be purchased from Carodan Farms.
Class Size: Limited to five participants to enable sufficient time for one-on-one assistance.
LACE KNITTING PART II-CHARTS AND PROJECT CLASS
DESCRIPTION
Introduction: In Part II of the two part series the concentration is on reading charts with specific concentration of their relationship to lace knitting techniques and terminology. This class is intended for those confident in a variety of yarn over and decrease techniques. Specific attention will be given on how to read lace patterns from a chart as well and how to connect them to written instructions. The class provides hand-on techniques for implementing lace knitting as an “insertion” in a specific project and uses a pattern called Spring Time on Delmarva (will be available from Carodan Farms). In addition, time will be spent on shaping techniques when knitting a lace pattern.
Skills addressed in the class:
- How to read a knitting charts
- Specific instruction will be given on how to read the lace patterns in a chart.
- Reading the Spring Time on Delmarva pattern
- Practice the selvedge edge technique in the Spring Time pattern.
- Practice the Spring Time on Delmarva pattern.
- Brief discussion of blocking necessary for all lace projects.
Skill Level: Prospective students should examine the techniques learned in Part I of the series to determine if they are familiar with basic lace knitting techniques before signing up for the class. This class is considered for intermediate knitters.
Materials:
Spring Time on Delmarva Pattern
Yarn for the project to be purchased at Carodan Farms.
Standard knitting tools including stitch markers and row counters. Kits for the class samplers will be made available upon request two weeks in advance of the class. Supplies are not included in the price of the class.
Class Size: Limited to five participants to enable sufficient time for one-on-one assistance.
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