This might sound familiar to you: All parts of a garment are done and blocked. Seams are looking great. All is left is a neckline trim and button bands. No problem! Or is it? This is the point in our work as a knitter that can “either make or break” the look
of a project.
In this class, you will learn the importance of preparing your project for this moment of picking up stitches, classic and alternative methods of picking up stitches for neckline, collars, shawls, cowls, and bands. You will leave this class knowing how to do these last steps with ease.
You are welcome to share your experiences in class.
Instructor - Faina Goberstein
Faina Goberstein is an independent knitwear designer, author, and a professional teacher. Taking an early retirement from a long career as a math professor gave Faina a chance to let her creativity and long-time passion for knitwear design to become a second profession. She now teaches at live events and virtually for Vogue Knitting Live, Rowan Connect, Interweave Yarn Fest, and various venues such as guilds, fiber fests, and yarn shops locally, around the country and abroad.
Worsted-weight yarn
Double pointed needles
Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
One 1⁄2” button and one smaller flat button
11”x 8 1⁄2” blank piece of paper will be used for buttons placement.
Homework:
With worsted and light-colored yarn make 2 swatches as follows:
CO 30 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end.
Repeat these two rows until piece measures 2"/5 cm.
With waste yarn work 2 more rows. Do not bind off.
With sts on waste yarn, block your swatches. Undo waste yarn and place sts
back on needles in class or before.
