Description
Don’t let steeking anxiety hold you back from knitting colorwork in the round! Join designer Beth Whiteside and learn how to strand and steek successfully without fuss or anxiety. During class, you’ll conquer new stranded knitting techniques by practicing on a unique tablet case and a fun cozy; they’re perfect for building your skills without the commitment of a large project! Along the way, you’ll discover multiple methods for working with two colors and how to keep your yarn from tangling, your stitches even and your floats tidy. When you move on, Beth will break down colorwork charts to show you how they can speed things up, and introduce you to new styles of stranding. Plus, you’ll discover three foolproof methods for clean, confident steeking, as she lays them all out step by step!
Overview
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Getting Started
- Mechanics of Stranded Colorwork
- Options for Holding Yarn
- Knitting With Colorwork Charts
- Colorwork Variations
- Securing Steek Stitches
- Cutting Steeks & Finishing Options
Taught by
Beth Whiteside