How your knitting is finished is the difference between a beautiful result and one that is a little meh! Spend half the day with a true master of finishing, knitwear designer (and architect) Kirsten Johnstone.

Teacher: Kirsten Johnstone

Workshop Duration: Half Day

Description: 

This workshop will elevate your knitting projects from finished to fabulous! Spend the day with Kirsten as she presents and discusses the following knitting techniques:
- Folded Hem (also known as a Knitted Hem)
- Incorporated I-Cord
- Kitchener Stitch (also known as Grafting)
- I-Cord Edging

And if there is time Kirsten will also demonstrate;
- Seaming - Mattress Stitch
- Picking Up + Knitting Stitches

Each participant will gain an understanding of these essential techniques and will complete their own swatches of each technique in class with Kirsten’s assistance and guidance.

Materials: 

This class has homework :) :

Participants to prepare the following swatches, using your choice of yarn and needle as recommended on the ball band (for the purposes of simplicity, I would recommend using an 8ply or 10 ply yarn):
- 2 x 5cm length of 30 sts of Stocking Stitch (RS: knit; WS: purl) on your needles ready to perform the Kitchener Stitch
- 1 x 5cm length of 30 sts of Stocking Stitch (RS: knit; WS: purl) on your needles ready to perform an I-Cord Bind Off/Edging

Please bring the following;
- Project Yarn - 8 ply or 10 ply
- Working Needles to suit your project yarn, (I would suggest at least 2 pairs of straight and circular needles in addition to those used on your prepared swatches)
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry Needle

Takeaway: You will take away some swatches, detailed notes and confidence!

Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Knitter – must be able to confidently cast on, knit, purl, slip stitches and bind off.