Dynamics of GAUGE
CLASS DATE/TIME:
June 22nd
1 – 5pm
Don’t see the purpose of knitting a gauge swatch?
Let me explain the dynamics of gauge, why it’s so important, and the factors that affect your gauge swatch as well as the finished fabric of your project.
- Swatch flat
- Swatch in the round
- Swatch in pattern
- Blocking your swatch
- Tips + tricks for counting your swatchSWATCHING MATTERS!!
CLASS FEE: $25
LOCATION: Firebrunette Knits Studio
751 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218
MATERIALS
Yarn: worsted weight, 100g of either wool, superwash, or a blend
Needles: sizes US 6-9, in a mix of different needle materials; wood, metal, carbon, resin, whatever you have in your needle arsenal.
The more needles you bring to choose from the more you will learn about how they can affect your gauge.
Notions:
- set of size 4 double point needles
- crochet thread in a contrasting color to your yarn
- darning needle
- scissors
- gauge ruler (not a soft measuring tape, I will have some for sale if you do not have one)
- split markers
Call or email to reserve your spot, 316.351.8515 firebrunetteknits@gmail.com
*Payment must be paid 7 days prior to the class date
*No refunds unless the class is canceled by the instructor
Fixing Mistakes
CLASS DATE/TIME:
June 29th
11am – 2pm
No matter your skill level, we ALL make mistakes in our knitting.
The confidence that comes when you learn a few tricks to keep your knitting on track will astound you!
Mistakes help us work smarter, not harder. Don’t let mistakes hold you back,
come and let me build your confidence in your knitting skills, you can do it!
Skills required: Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl)
You’ll learn how to fix:
- a dropped stitch in garter
- a dropped stitch in stockinette (on the knit and purl side)
- dropped stitches at the edge of a row
- missed yarnovers
- missed increases + decreases
- unfinished stitches
Class Prep REQUIRED:
Arrive at class with three completed swatches approximately 4″x4″ in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn:
Swatch 1: garter, do not bind off, leave on a needle
Swatch 2 & 3: stockinette, do not bind off, leave on needle
I recommend that swatches be worked on circular needles.
SWATCHING MANDATORY!!
CLASS FEE: $25
LOCATION: Firebrunette Knits Studio
751 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218
Tools to bring to class:
- set of double point needles one size smaller than your knitting needles
- crochet hook same size as your knitting needles
- darning needle
- split markers
- notepad + PENCIL
Call or email to reserve your spot, 316.351.8515 firebrunetteknits@gmail.com
*Payment must be paid 7 days prior to the class date
*No refunds unless the class is canceled by the instructor