[Nfb-krafters-korner] Short Row Shaping Class Coming Soon!

[Annette Carr]

Hi All,

 

Many of you have been waiting for a very long time for me to teach a class
on how to do the Short Row Shaping technique in knitting.  Well your wait is
almost over.  I will be doing an e-mail  Mystery Knit-A-Long that will
include teaching you how to do the short row shaping using the "wrap"
method.  You must know how to cast-on, perform the knit stitch and bind-off,
as well as be comfortable with manipulating your needles and yarn.  I am
calling this a Beginner Plus level class.

 

The class is not yet up on the website, but it should be there soon, and
will begin in early November.  In the meantime if you are interested in
joining us, you can gather your supplies.  You will need:

 

o   Yarn - any worsted weight yarn that is smooth.  This means that is does
not have a halo or fuzzy texture.  1 skein of yarn will be more than enough
yarn for this project.

o   Needles - size appropriate for your yarn.  The type of needle does not
matter.  If you are most comfortable with circular that is fine.  We will be
knitting rows, and not rounds.

o   1 stitch marker - Any type of stitch marker will work.  I like to use
something that is large enough to slip on to my finger because there is a
lot of moving around of the stitch marker during the project.  

o   Needle point protector (Optional) - This is a rubber cap that is placed
on the points of your needles to prevent the stitches from falling off.  I
frequently use a hair elastic wrapped around the point or points of my
needles.  Rubber bands can work, but you do run the risk of ending up with
residue on your needles.

o   Scissors - This will be used to cut your yarn when you are done.  Nail
clippers work well for this task.

o   Tapestry needle - This will be used to sew up a seam and to weave in
ends.  If you use a crochet hook for this, that is fine to.

o   Something to help keep track of rows - This is totally up to you on how
you want to keep track of this.  Post to the list for ideas on how others
manage this part of knitting.

 

 

Annette