Dates/Times
Wednesdays January 8 & 15, 2025 | 3 - 4:30 pm
Description
Double Knitting produces a two-sided fabric, and when using more than one color, the colored designs on each side are reversed, that is, the background on one side becomes the color for the main pattern on the other side, and vice versa.
Two yarns are used at the same time and are moved together back and forth to create the double thickness fabric; this means you will work with double the number of stitches because you are creating two sides of the headband at the same time.
In this class you will have the choice of 6 different headband designs, all worked from charts. Class will cover how to cast on, interpret charts, work double knit knits and purls, and how to Kitchener the top edge closed.
This is an intermediate to advanced technique. It is fussy, but the results are amazing!
Gauge is 18 sts and 26 rows / 4 inches, measured over one side of the double knit using larger needles, unblocked. Finished size: unstretched circumference Child (19-20") and Adult (21-24")
For continental knitters who may be curious how to work double knitting left handed, click here .
For English style (or Throwing) knitters , who may be curious ow to work double knitting right handed, click here .
MATERIALS NEEDED
HOMEWORK (Optional but recommended)
If you have the time, work the crochet chain and the first few rows of both the Main and Contrast colors as indicated in the pattern so that we may dive right into learning how to double knit. You do not have to do the step where you put both sets of color stitches onto one needle.
SKILLS LEARNED
Crochet Chain Cast On
Working Double Knit knit and purl stitches
Reading and working from a double knit chart
Kitchener stitch
SKILLS NEEDED
You should already know how to knit, purl, some knit in the round experience is helpful but not necessary. Knowing how to make a crochet chain is helpful.
About the teacher: Nancy Vandivert happily admits to being a knitting nerd. She is a TKGA certified Master Hand Knitter and has had patterns published in CAST ON, Interweave Knits magazines, Knitty, Knit Picks, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin’ Sock Club, and Twist Collective. She has taught knitting and crochet in the Rochester, NY area for over 20 years. ........
THE FINE PRINT:
1. Our classes can sell out quickly. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the first class.
2. If fewer than 3 people sign up for any given class, we reserve the right to cancel the class altogether.
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