notes:
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 Crochet-friendly class
levels:
No skill required
Basic Know basic stitches (knit, purl or single crochet, double crochet).
Easy You should know the basics, how to increase and decrease, and have made at least one project.
Intermediate You should have worked with a few stitch patterns and should be familiar wtih basic garment shaping.
Advanced You should have made several garments in various stitch patters and should comfortable making minor changes to patterns. Advanced is fun and challenging for thinking knitters.
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Jean Frost
Years of working in the garment industry sharpened Jean's skills in knits and designs. Her attention to designer fit details and to knitted fabric textures and color delivers garments that have high interest and style. Jean now teaches, knits and designs. She is the author of Jean Frost Jackets, Custom Knit Jackets and her upcoming book, Stitches for Tailored Knits.
STITCHES West 2013 Classes
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Thursday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
603-3 Easy Slip It
We all agree there are 2 stitches in the knit world—knit and purl. We also know we can make our knitting patterns more interesting by simple maneuvers such as k2tog, yo, and slip 1. Learn to make beautiful and interesting fabrics with a combination of basic stitch patterns and yarn colors.
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Friday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
131-3 Easy Knit It, Weave It
Some people do not like to knit 'fancy stitches' or do color work. Perhaps just a break from a difficult project is what is needed. Learn several ways of weaving to add color or texture to plain stockinette or garter stitch fabric. We will use weaving techniques to produce beautiful designs, stripes or plaids which can be used as all over patterns or borders.
Saturday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT
634-3 Advanced Amazing Couture Stitches
One of the unique things about couture clothing is the fabric. In this class we will work with some little-known knitted stitch patterns to produce amazing textures using ordinary yarns. By manipulating the stitches and combining yarns and colors, wonderful fabrics come to life. With these stitches, you can turn a simple garment into a masterpiece.
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