Short Rows Toolbox Class (Berkeley)
Large number of modern knitting patterns is using short-row technique to shape shawls, sweaters (back neck, rounded fronts, longer back or sides, angled cuffs, shaped collars, and more).
Making different geometric shapes like wedges, circles, and waves also requires knowing how to do short rows. The more you learn about the ways to do short rows, the more you see where to apply them. Besides shaping, they can be involved in creating fun three-dimensional textures in one or more colors as well as artistic colorwork that looks like a free-hand painting. In this class you will learn 4 different methods of this technique and how to calculate number of needed turns when you use your choice of yarn for a pattern.
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.
The class will take place in person at our Berkeley shop located at 2921 College Avenue.
Can confidently cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
2 small balls of worsted weight different solid-color yarn
Needles: US 6, 7 or 8 (whatever best matches your yarn and tension). You can use straight needles or 24" circulars.
Locking stitch markers.
Completed homework (see below)
Homework:
With worsted weight light and solid-color yarn CO 24 sts.
Rows 1 and 2: Sl1, knit to end.
Row 3 (WS): Sl1, purl to last st, k1.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 two more times. Do not bind off.
Supplies are not included in the cost of the class. If you choose to purchase supplies the day of the class, please arrive at the shop 30 minutes prior to the class start time to allow enough time.
If you need to cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible and at least 48 hours ahead of the day and we will issue a store credit for the cost of the class. Day before or day of cancellations will result in a forfeiture of the class cost. No shows cannot be credited or refunded.
