Intro to Lace Knitting with Marly Bird
You're Invited: Intro to Lace Knitting with Marly Bird
Sign up now and knit lace with Marly Bird! This two-hour class is a great introduction to knitting lace. Brush up on your technique, build your confidence, or try a brand new skill.
It's the perfect class for the knitting enthusiast who wants to learn about cables from the famous Marly Bird. You'll learn tips, techniques and more all from the comfort of your own home, where you'll always have a front row seat. Plus, you can keep the video FOREVER!
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitches/Techniques that will be covered during the class:
- Yarn and needles for lace
- Partnership of the lace increase and decrease
- Reading lace charts
- What is a lifeline and how to use one
- Stretchy Bind Off
- Trouble shooting problems in lace and how to picking up the dreaded dropped stitch
- Blocking lace
Materials List required for class:
NOTE: Please make sure you secure the following items before class begins. All of these items can be easily found at your local retailer or online.
- Red Heart® Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 186 yds/170 m) [worsted weight yarn -- natural fiber is preferred]
- Contrast A 1 ball
- Contrast B 1 ball
- Contrast C 1 ball
- Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers can help you keep track of stitch repeats
- Spare (smooth!) yarn can be used as a lifeline
- A crochet hook to pick up dropped stitches size US H/8 or smaller
- Foam or towels for blocking on
- T-PINS for blocking