An Introduction to Lace Knitting with Gotland Yarn Part 1
Fiber Tales | Live, Hands-On Virtual Class
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.
This class will be limited to 12 registrants, first-come, first-served.
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 2021). 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 experience with you.
About the Instructor | Anna Dalvi
Anna Dalvi is a Swedish-Canadian knitwear designer, author and educator with a passion for lace.
She has been publishing knitting patterns online since 2007. Her most popular designs are her intricate Mystic lace shawls, originally published in a mystery Knit-Along format, which has attracted more than 10,000 knitters worldwide.
She has published numerous print books on lace shawls, including Shaping Shawls (2011), Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color (2012), Fairy Tale Lace (2013), Mystic Shawls (2014), Mystic Shawls 2 (2017); e-books, Seven Fingerless Mittens (2011) and Reversible Lace (2017), as well as single patterns. Her designs have been featured in multiple knitting magazines, collections and knit-alongs.
In her knitting, Anna enjoys variety more than anything else—from intricate lace to sprawling cables, and differences in color and texture. She has taught knitting classes on Craftsy, as well as all over North America, at fiber festivals, conferences, local yarn shops, and even on cruise ships.
Anna is originally from Sweden (our Swedish sheep would love that!) but has made her home in Ottawa, Canada. You can find Anna and her designs on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook and on her Knit & Knag Designs website.