Continental Knitting Workshop with Lindsay Anderson

$90.00

Saturday, June 20
3pm-6pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016

In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn how to knit and purl using the Continental style.

For crocheters who are struggling to bridge the distance between the crochet and knitting, this workshop may help! Continental knitting tensions yarn in the left hand and may feel more comfortable and intuitive for avid crocheters looking to master knitting.

For experienced English/throwing style knitters, learning to knit in the Continental style can add speed to your knitting and improve the drape of your fabric. Additionally, gaining mastery in Continental knitting can open the door to two-handed knitting techniques such as two-color brioche, doubleknitting colorwork, and fair isle knitting!

While covering the following topics, participants can expect to also learn how to maintain hand/wrist health.

Topics:

Casting on loosely in the Long Tail Cast On method
Left hand tensioning techniques for smooth control
Practice in knitting in Continental
Three methods for purling in Continental (including the elusive Norwegian Purl!)
Reading your knitting and counting rows for Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch

Skill level: Beginner in knitting in English/throwing style knitting or experienced crocheter. This is not a substitute for the “Learn to Knit” class offered through Patchwork.

Instructor: Lindsay Anderson

Materials Needed (Not Included):

Yarn - Any worsted weight yarn
Needles – US 6, US 7, or US 8; circular or straight needles are okay
Materials for taking notes

Saturday, June 20
3pm-6pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016

In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn how to knit and purl using the Continental style.

For crocheters who are struggling to bridge the distance between the crochet and knitting, this workshop may help! Continental knitting tensions yarn in the left hand and may feel more comfortable and intuitive for avid crocheters looking to master knitting.

For experienced English/throwing style knitters, learning to knit in the Continental style can add speed to your knitting and improve the drape of your fabric. Additionally, gaining mastery in Continental knitting can open the door to two-handed knitting techniques such as two-color brioche, doubleknitting colorwork, and fair isle knitting!

While covering the following topics, participants can expect to also learn how to maintain hand/wrist health.

Topics:

Casting on loosely in the Long Tail Cast On method
Left hand tensioning techniques for smooth control
Practice in knitting in Continental
Three methods for purling in Continental (including the elusive Norwegian Purl!)
Reading your knitting and counting rows for Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch

Skill level: Beginner in knitting in English/throwing style knitting or experienced crocheter. This is not a substitute for the “Learn to Knit” class offered through Patchwork.

Instructor: Lindsay Anderson

Materials Needed (Not Included):

Yarn - Any worsted weight yarn
Needles – US 6, US 7, or US 8; circular or straight needles are okay
Materials for taking notes

Cancellation Policy:

Tickets are non-refundable. As a very small operation aiming to program workshops that are accessible and community-forward, resources are limited and each event is prepared for with the number of tickets sold in mind. If something unavoidable comes up, let us know and we can issue a credit to be used for a future workshop. Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Parking:

If you are driving to the workshop, there is only street parking on Washington Blvd. and surrounding residential streets. Make sure to allot enough time to find parking in advance of the workshop’s start time.

Photo/Video Disclaimer:

By joining us, you consent to being photographed or filmed for Patchwork’s promotional use. Although we aim to keep photography and videography minimal and will try our best to primarily capture images without discernible faces, your presence at the event may still be documented. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know in advance!