Introduction to Aran (Cable) Knitting

Schedule

Not currently scheduled.  Please let me know if you'd like to request this class!

Class Registration

To sign up for this class:  Call the location where the sessions you are interested in are being offered.  Please contact me if you would like to be placed on a waiting list to take this class at a later time or at an alternate location.

Description

5 sessions

Cost:  $75

Skill level:  Intermediate to advanced.  I’d prefer that you know how to knit and purl before you take this class.

Do you love those heavily textured Irish sweaters, but think cables are too difficult?  Think again!  Conquering Aran (or cable) knitting is just a matter of knitting your stitches in the proper order.  I'll help you get things sorted out while you create a beautiful cabled handbag.

Project

In this class, you will knit a lined, cabled handbag.

Materials

• Yarn – 150-200 grams of worsted weight wool.  Peace Fleece and Cascade 220 used for class models.
• Needles – U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” (but preferably longer) circular needle and U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles
• Cable needle
• Blunt darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Small stitch holders (safety pins would work)
• Safety pins
• Alternate handles (optional)
• Magnetic clasp for closure (optional)
• 4 purse feet (optional)
• 1/2 yd fabric for lining
• 1/2 yd interfacing (we will discuss this in class, so please don't purchase any yet)
• Matching thread
• Sewing needle

Session 1 Topics

• Simple cables (flat knitting)
• Cable needles
• Cables without a cable needle
• Correcting cabling mistakes

Session 2 Topics

• Simple and intermediate cables (circular knitting)
• Reading charts

Session 3 Topics

• More intermediate cables
• Tightening loose stitches

Session 4 Topics

• I-cord bind-off
• Handles

Session 5 Topics

• Grafting i-cord border and handles
• Assembling and inserting a lining

Payment

• The student will be responsible for the cost of any materials required.

• Check with the desired class location for payment details.

• Payment for classes at my home in Haslett can be by cash or check made payable to Sarah Peasley, due at the first class session.

• No refunds will be given after the first class session.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this class, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  I’m always happy to help you with any questions or problems that arise from my classes or from patterns by Sarah Peasley, Handknitter.  I am committed to seeing you through to the end of your project!

Next recommended class

Have you tried Introduction to Intarsia?