Kate Atherley Classes | May 2022

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Custom Fit Hats - 2 sessions
Part 1 Sat., May 7   10 - 12
​Part 2 Sat., May 14   10 - 12

Make a hat for any head with any yarn without a swatch! Customize the style and fit –slouchy or fitted, fold-over cuff or beanie, add custom ribbings and cuff patterns, work with different colors. Make a quick gift. Use up your stash. Free yourself from patterns! This 4-hour class will make you a better and more powerful hat knitter. Students should have experience working in the round.

​HOMEWORK: Bring to class the measurements of the head you want to fit - circumference taken just above the ears; any yarn you want to use and the following needles: DPNs and 16 inch circular in the size recommended for the yarn, and 16 inch circular 2 sizes smaller. Also bring a stitch marker, scrap yarn in a similar weight and a blunt-ended darning needle. For fingering weight/sock yarn, bring 300m, for DK bring 250m, for worsted weight or thicker, bring 150m.

Shawl Shapes
​Sat., May 7   1- 3

Make key shawl shapes your own by learning which shapes work best to maximize size, work with multiple colors or use up a limited amount of yarn. Get tips for solving key shawl knitting challenges like tidy edges, stretchy bind offs, and blocking. You’ll finish the class with a set of pattern templates and the confidence to create your own designs. Advanced beginner.

​There is no homework for this class.

Intro to Garment Alteration
​2 sessions
Part 1 Sun., May 8   10 - 12
Part 2 ​Sun., May 8   1 - 3

Can't find a yarn that matches your pattern’s gauge? Want to adjust the size? Need shorter sleeves, or a longer body, or a different neckline? Learn to alter your pattern to make it perfect for you. We’ll also discuss choosing patterns that are easiest to alter and designs that can be leaping-off points for your own inspirations. This 4-hour class is suitable for knitters who have worked a couple of garments from a pattern.

​There is no homework for this class.

Fearless Finishing
​Sun., May 15   10-12

Finishing information in books and patterns is often very weak, leaving knitters to figure it out themselves. This workshop demonstrates practical, useful and sensible finishing skills. We’ll dispel a lot of common myths, break down some common sources of confusion, and take the fear out of finishing. We’ll cover the three key seaming methods, setting in sleeves, picking up stitches, blocking and weaving in ends. All skill levels.

​HOMEWORK: Your registration confirmation will include a link to a PDF describing course homework, which consists of 3 to 5 small pieces to knit and a list of tools to have on hand.

Intro to Design
Sun., May 15   1- 3

TFinishing information in books and patterns is often very weak, leaving knitters to figure it out themselves. This workshop demonstrates practical, useful and sensible finishing skills. We’ll dispel a lot of common myths, break down some common sources of confusion, and take the fear out of finishing. We’ll cover the three key seaming methods, setting in sleeves, picking up stitches, blocking and weaving in ends. All skill levels.

HOMEWORK: Your registration confirmation will include a link to a PDF describing course homework, which consists of 3 to 5 small pieces to knit and a list of tools to have on hand.
      

   Class Etiquette
• ​Please be courteous and arrive on time
• Come prepared with supplies and homework, if any
• Do not wear scented products to in-person classes
• Recording is strictly prohibited unless permission is obtained from the teacher and the education chair
• Photos of the teacher are not permitted unless you obtain permission from the teacher


Class Refunds 
If you sign up for a class, you may cancel without penalty up to two weeks prior to the class.  If you cancel after that date, the guild cannot refund the cost of the class(es) unless we can fill your seat. Contact us for assistance.

Thank you Ann Smrekar, for submitting this You Tube tutorial on how to graft kitchener stitch when you're joining both knit and purl stitches as with a cable……….
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Check out the numerous tutorials at
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Want to knit socks but confused by all the various ways?  Toe up?  Top down?  Magic Loop?  Two at a time?
Here's some great tips from guild member, Debbie Hajzak:
"You might want to find some patterns for baby or toddler sized socks. They are quicker to finish and you can try out the different techniques without getting stuck with any one thing for too long. The baby socks can be used for gifts or given to charity. Ravelry has plenty of free patterns that are suitable and the comments can usually warn you off of badly written or otherwise unsuitable ones.

My favorite quick overview of the different ways to knit socks is in chapter 1 of Cat Bordhi’s New Pathways for Sock Knitters. Simple, clear illustrations show a sock knit on double points, two circs or one long circ using Magic Loop. (See pages 7 and 8.) Then, hit YouTube or Google for tutorial videos. You’ll be zipping along with socks in no time!"  :) thank you Debbie!