An Introduction to Lace Knitting with Gotland Yarn
Taught by Anna Dalvi and hosted by Six Dutchess Farm.
What is lace? How do I select my yarn and needles? And how do I read lace charts?
In this class, we will learn all about the fundamentals of lace knitting. The class will cover a variety of topics, such as suitable lace cast-ons and bind-offs, how to join yarn, sew in ends, and how to use lifelines. We’ll also learn how to read our knitting and fix mistakes without having to rip out the entire project. And of course we’ll learn all about blocking - the magic that makes any lace project shine. And, in the process, we’ll discover the special qualities and nuances of breed-specific, natural yarn.
Materials Needed:
1 skein of Gotland or Natural Yarn, laceweight
US 5, 6, 7 or 8 Circular needles (if you have a variety of sizes, please bring them all)
Blunt tapestry needle
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Basic knitting skills.
HOMEWORK:
Our limited-edition 2-ply Laceweight yarn is available for purchase and can be added on to your order during class check-out. We ask that all participants use pure or blended Gotland yarn, or other natural farm yarn, for this class.
PREPARATION
Basic Knitting Skills
CANCELLATIONS
Please note, no refunds are given should you decide to cancel your registration, but we do provide class credit up to ten days prior to the class (for use in 2022). After this time, if you are unable to attend, we encourage you to gift your class to a friend or loved one, who can share the recipes and experience with you, and maybe even cook the meal for you, too!
