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Floats in Stranded and Slip-Stitch Knitting Class (Berkeley)

Floats in Stranded and Slip-Stitch Knitting Class (Berkeley)

by ImagiKnit
$ 50.00
Class dates
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If you ever wondered about the length of the float in colorwork, this class will give you answers. We will learn:

1. How to lock floats on WS of work in stranded knitting when you work with two colors at the same time and

2. An innovative technique that helps to separate motives far from each other in slip-stitch knitting when you work only one color throughout a row or round.


You will see

  • How to tension yarns
  • How to carry & catch the long floats on the WS of work
  • How to read colorwork charts


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.

Student must be able to confidently (and without assistance) cast on, knit and purl and have prior experience doing colorwork in knitting.

Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (one dark for the background and one a contrasting light)
Stitch markers
Crochet hook size G or F

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.