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Ruby and Cable Gloves Class (Berkeley)

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$ 90.00
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In this class, you will learn the techniques needed to make a beautiful pair of cabled gloves! This is a great option for the knitter ready to take their skills to the next level. Besides, with bulky yarn (Mecha by Malabrigo) you will make many gifts for some lucky people. Sign up for this class and get those gifts done!


This class will cover:

  • How to knit in the round with double-pointed needles, two circular needles and using magic loop method
  • How to do cables with and without cable needle
  • How to fit gloves
  • How to make this very special edging
  • How to read chart

In the first session, you will go over the pattern, border, and methods of working in the round. Homework will be given to begin one glove.

In the second session, we will work on the thumb placement and execution.


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.

Advanced beginner who can confidently cast on, knit, purl and bind off. 


1 skein of Malabrigo Mecha
Circular needles size US 9 in a 32" length if wanting to learn the magic loop method
or two circular needles size US 9 in 24" lengths if wanting to learn the two circular method
or set of 5 double pointed needles in size US 9 if wanting to learn how to use DPNs
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
About 1/2 yarn of waste yarn

 The Ruby and Cables pattern will be included (retails $5.50)

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.