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Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Come knit your own customized, wool cowl! In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl. We will start with a basic introduction to machine knitting and practice by making a small sample swatch. Then we will get to work knitting our own projects. Each student will have access to their […]
Cute. Functional. Warm. The perfect Seattle winter accessory. In this class, you’ll design and knit your very own pair of wool fingerless mitts! We’ll start with a quick introduction to machine knitting, then jump right into the project. You’ll learn how to knit a mock-rib cuff and create two-color Fair Isle patterns using a punchcard. […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of our neighborhood, these wool mittens feature the classic pointed shape and simple geometric colorwork closely associated with Northern Europe’s textile traditions. In this class, we will walk you through how to knit your very own pair of mittens on a single-bed knitting machine. Techniques include a patterned turned hem, […]
Cute. Functional. Warm. The perfect Seattle winter accessory. In this class, you’ll design and knit your very own pair of wool fingerless mitts! We’ll start with a quick introduction to machine knitting, then jump right into the project. You’ll learn how to knit a mock-rib cuff and create two-color Fair Isle patterns using a punchcard. […]
Come knit your own customized, wool cowl! In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl. We will start with a basic introduction to machine knitting and practice by making a small sample swatch. Then we will get to work knitting our own projects. Each student will have access to their […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
Learn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and designing simple knitted fabrics. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating […]
