Building with Lace Shawl: 7 Blocks + Finishing, Wednesdays, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 & 6/3 (finishing), 11 am - 12 pm
Master lace knitting techniques while creating a beautiful, elegant shawl in this 8 one-hour class series, Building with Lace, from renowned knitter and teacher Michelle Hunter. This thoughtfully designed program guides knitters through a progressive sequence of lace stitch patterns, beginning with the fundamentals and gradually advancing to more complex techniques—all while working toward a single, cohesive shawl project.
Skills Covered: Chart reading, lace stitch pattern, advanced decreases for lacework, lifelines, joining yarn, seaming & finishing.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner—must know long tail cast-on, binding off, knit & purl stitches.
Class price: $140 + materials. All yarn must be purchased at The Creative Knot. A 10% discount will be given to all class supplies.
Class Schedule: 8-part class. Each session is 60 minutes.
Note: Classes are held every other Wednesday from 11 am–12 pm, beginning March 4. The final class will focus on finishing techniques.
Class Materials:
Book: “Building with Lace” by Knit Purl Hunter (available in-store)
Yarn: 1260 - 1370 yards sport weight yarn (Fine #2) You can also use fingering wt yarn for a slightly smaller shawl. You will adjust your needle accordingly.
Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Notions: (all available for purchase at The Creative Knot)
Cable Needle
Stitch Markers
Tapestry/Darning needle to finish
We ask that all yarn for classes be purchased in the shop. 10% discount will be applied. Materials can be purchased at the shop prior to class.
Registration: Register via the link above or call the shop at 732-820-6676.
All classes must be paid in advance. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 72 hours before the start of class. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the class start time, as well as missed classes, are not eligible for refunds or store credit. No exceptions.
Class Size: 6 person max. Must have two registered for class to occur.
Donna Schmitt, @knitwithattitude (Ravelry), @knittingwithattitude (IG) & www.knittingwithattitude.com is your instructor for this class. Donna learned both knit & crochet as a child, and has fallen back in love with both (knitting for 15+ years, crocheting for 3+). Donna loves to knit & crochet pretty much everything she can get her hands on, including blankets, hats, shawls, cowls, fingerless mitts, tops & sweaters. She loves anything fiber-related and also felts, dyes yarn, embroiders, and loves needlepoint & crewelwork.