Building with Lace Shawl: 7 Blocks + Finishing, Wednesdays, 3/11, 11 am - 12:30 pm, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 & 6/3 (finishing), 11 am - 12 pm
Join us for our Building with Lace Shawl, an 8-week fun and educational knitting series designed to help you master a variety of essential lacework techniques. The first session begins on 3/11, followed by seven biweekly sessions (8 sessions total). Each session introduces a new lace section pattern, with skills that build progressively on what you’ve learned in previous weeks. The final session will focus on knitting the edges and finishing your shawl. By the end of the series, you’ll have a beautiful shawl with intricate lace patterning. You can also use your new skills to continue on your own to add additional sections as outlined in the “Building with Lace” book.
To support your learning, each technique will be reinforced with video instruction, ensuring you feel confident with every stitch. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or embark on a new creative challenge, the Building with Lace Shawl offers the perfect blend of creativity and inspiration!
Skills Covered: Applied Borders, Provisional Cast-on, Working with beads, Advanced Increases/Decreases, Chart Reading, Sawtooth Border, Lifelines, Selvedges, Bobbles, Cables, Smocking
Skill Level: Intermediate—must know long tail cast-on, binding off, knit & purl stitches, increases & decreases.
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.
Week One: Cast-on & Lace Basics Section (Section 1 in book)
Week Two: Japanese Stitches Section (Section 2 in book)
Week Three: Double Yarn Over (Section 3 in book)
Week Four: Cables & Lace
Week Five: Beads Week Six: Smocking
Week Seven: Circular Designs
Week Eight: Applied Borders w/beads
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 and US F (4mm) and US12 (1mm) crochet hooks
Notions:
Cable Needle
Stitch Markers (ring and locking)
Tapestry/Darning needle to finish
#6 Beads
Waste yarn
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.
Class Size: 6 person max. Must have two registered for class to occur.
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 48 hours before the start of class. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the class start time, as well as missed classes, are not eligible for store credit. No exceptions.
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.