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Retreat 2017-Knitting Steeks & Inserting Zippers




Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Advanced Beginner
Materials Included: Supplies: Worsted-weight wool yarn in two colors (you’ll use just part of each ball); a set of U.S. sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5 mm) double-pointed needles (two circulars or the “magic loop” method can be substituted); tapestry needle; sharp-point sewing needle and sewing thread to match one of the yarn colors. Zipper can be purchased in class for $1
Requirements: Homework: Step 1. With size 7 needles and the color of your choice (we’ll call this the main color; MC), cast on 55 stitches. The first 48 stitches will form the cozy; the remaining 7 stitches will form the steek. Arrange stitches for working in rounds and join, being careful not to twist the stitches. Step 2. K4, place marker to denote end of steek stitches, work in k1, p1 rib to last 3 stitches, place another marker to denote the beginning of the steek stitches, knit to end. Rounds begin in center of 7 steek stitches. Step 3. Working the first 4 and last 3 (steek) stitches in stockinette (knit every round), work remaining 48 stitches in k1, p1 rib as established for 3 more rounds—4 rounds total. Step 4. Join contrasting color (CC) and work the 7 steek stitches in vertical stripes and the remaining 48 stitches in checkerboard pattern as follows (you can omit the colorwork pattern if you wish): Rounds 1 and 2: [K1 with CC, k1 with MC] 2 times, k2 with MC, k2 with CC; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1 with MC, k1 with CC, k1 with MC. Rounds 3 and 4: [K1 with CC, k1 with MC] 2 times, k2 with CC, k2 with MC; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1 with MC, k1 with CC, k1 with MC. Repeat Rnds 1–4 until piece measures about 1¾” from CO. Step 5. Change to size 8 needles and cont in patt as established until piece measures 3½” from CO, ending with Rnd 2 or 4 of pattern. Step 6. Cut off CC. With MC, knit 1 round across all stitches. Step 7. Working the first 4 and last 3 (steek) stitches in stockinette as before, work remaining stitches in k1, p1 rib as established for 3 rounds—3 rounds of rib total. Step 8. Bind off all stitches in rib pattern.
Instructor: Ann Budd
Instructor Bio: Ann Budd
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Feb 25-Mar 24
This event is a collection of classes for different skill levels built around the last great race, The Iditarod.

At the Kick-off event you will meet with your project team in preparation for the first class and select the Mushing team you will cheer for and the CritterHouseKC pup that will be your mascot.

At the Celebration Event we will applaud your progress and success with prizes and recognitions.

 





















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