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5002
Friday 02/22/2019, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 02/22/2019, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Skill Level
Easy Class Hours
6
Price
$160.00
Teacher
Andrea Wong View Andrea's profile and full STITCHES West class list |
Learn to Knit Portuguese Style with Andrea Wong
During this workshop knitters will have the opportunity to learn about the history and practice the style of knitting which is in Greece, Portugal, Egypt, and Turkey. The main characteristic is that
the yarn is either wrapped behind the neck or looped the through a pin
attached to the shoulder in order to maintain a constant tension. Students will learn the knit stitch, the purl stitch, increases, decreases, cast on and bind off. A project will be given to practice all techniques described in class for complete understanding.Supplies
__#4 (worsted-weight) yarn in 2 contrasting colors__4 or 4.5mm/US6 or 7 circular or straight needles Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes. Homework
None.Optional Material Fee: $5.00 for knitting pin. |