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231-3
Saturday 02/23/2013, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Skill Level
Intermediate Class Hours
3
Teacher
Sarah Peasley View Sarah's profile and full STITCHES West class list |
Taking the 'Bind' Out of Binding Off with Sarah Peasley
Does your pullover get stuck on your big noggin? Why won't that circular shawl lie flat? Is a too-tight hatband cutting off the circulation to your brain? Can't get your toe-up sock over your heel? Traditional bind-offs are often too rigid and can be downright uncomfortable. Loosen up with a variety of elastic bind-off techniques that will turn your castoffs into comfy, wearable garments. Tubular, sewn, and grafted bind-offs will be included.
Supplies
4.5mm/US 7 straight or circular needles; 4mm/US G crochet hook; 50 gms smooth, light-colored #4 (worsted-weight) yarn; 25 gms smooth, contrasting-colored #4 (worsted-weight) yarn; blunt tapestry needle; scissorsHomework
Swatch 1 Cast on 24 stitches. Work 1 inch of garter stitch. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail.Swatch 2 and 3 Cast on 24 stitches. Work 1 inch of stockinette stitch, end after working a purl row. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Swatch 3 Repeat Swatch 2. Swatch 4 Cast on 24 stitches. Work 1 inch of K1P1 rib. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Swatch 5 Repeat Swatch 4. Swatch 6 Cast on 24 stitches. Work 1 inch of K2P2 rib. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Swatch 7 Cast on 24 stitches. Work 8 rows stockinette stitch, end after working a purl row. Do not cut yarn. |