Building Blocks of Skill
If you have learned the basics of knitting (casting on, binding off) and want to steadily improve your skills then come join the Building Blocks of Skill series of classes. This is one of Michelle Hunter’s most popular Building Block series. It is designed to move you from a beginner to an intermediate level knitter. Each class will focus on a different skill that every knitter should have in their repertoire. Attend every class and you will have 12 squares that you can stitch together into a beautiful afghan. or you can use the squares to make lapghans, throws, baby blankets or decorative throw pillows.
Homework: Please knit a gauge swatch in your selected yarn before your 1st class.
All classes are Tuesday nights, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 24 - Knit/Purl
March 31 - Reading Charts
April 7- Yarn Overs and Bobbles
April 14 - Simple Decreases
April 21 - Cables
April 28- Right Twists
May 5 - Mock Cables
May 12 - Slip Stitch
May 19 - Left Twists
May 26 - SSKs
June 2 - Make One
June 9 - Advanced Decreases
June 16 - Seaming/Finishing
Supplies:
Building Blocks Booklet]
smooth, worsted weight yarn (1400 total yards if making the afghan - each block uses approx. 120-130 yds)
Size #9 or #10 24" circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge of 4 sts/in in stockinette stitch
blunt tip tapestry needle
stitch markers
row counter
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | Beginner |
Instructor: | Lynn Haffenr |
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