Introduction to Double Knitting

Schedule

Dates:  May 14, 21, and June 4 (Wednesdays)

Times:  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (mornings)

Location:  Little Red Schoolhouse Yarn Shop, 5002 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan

Phone:  (517)321-6701

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

3 sessions

Cost:  $45

Skill level:  Intermediate

Session 1 project:  small double knit bag   

Session 2 project:  Coaster/placemat/table runner/blanket

Double knitting is pure magic -- the image created on the front of the fabric will appear in reverse image on the back.  Or, you can work flat to create circular knitting.  How cool is that? 

Project

In this class, you will make a small bag AND a reversible coaster, scarf, or placemat.  Keep going and it could be a table runner, a baby blanket, or a full sized afghan! 

Materials

• Yarn for small bag -- 50 grams of sport, dk or worsted weight yarn (6, 5.5 or 5 stitches to the inch).  I used ColorJoy Cushy Colorsport.
• Yarn for coaster or placemat -- 50 grams (coaster) or 150 grams (scarf or placemat) yarn in main color (MC), and 50 grams (coaster) or 150 grams (scarf or placemat) yarn in contrasting color (CC).  Use sport, dk or worsted weight yarn, but make sure both colors are the same weight.  I used 2 colors of Tahki Cotton Classic for one sample, and 2 colors of Louet Euroflax Linen for another sample.
• Needles – double pointed needles and 24" (approximately) circular needle in size appropriate for yarn chosen, but bring everything you have in case you need to adjust the needle size in order to get the desired fabric.  You may want a slightly larger needle for a slightly drapier fabric.  I used size 5 U.S. for both samples.
• Blunt darning needle
• Coilless safety pin
• Scissors
• Optional:  Crochet hook size F or G

Session 1 Topics

• Project:  Small bag

• Tubular cast on (one color)

• Double knitting (one color)

• Counting rows

• Flap/loop closure

Session 2 Topics

• Project:  coaster, scarf, placemat, ? (your choice -- options will be discussed in Session 1)

• Tubular cast on (two colors)

• Double knitting (two colors)

• Reading a chart for double knitting

• Fixing mistakes

Session 3 Topics

• Condensed bind off

• Tubular bind off

• Grafting

• Applications for double knitting

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

Introduction to Entrelac or Introduction to Aran (Cable) Knitting