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Don’t Frog It, Fix It!: A "Sweater Surgery" Series with Lindsay Anderson

$120.00

Thursdays, June 11 & 18 (2-part series)
6:30-8:30pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016

In this 2-part workshop, we will learn to identify and correct some of the most common knitting errors when making garments, which instructor Lindsay jokingly calls “Sweater Surgery.” Learning how to knit is great and all, but what do you do if things go wrong??

When it comes to knitting, I have two prevailing philosophies. 1. Even as an experienced knitter, I still make mistakes in my knitting. The only difference between me and a beginner is the ability to understand how I made the mistake and taking the time to fix it. 2. I will do everything in my power to avoid frogging and restarting my project (again!).

The first portion of this workshop is information/demonstration heavy and will include the topics listed below. Attendees will learn a lot in this workshop! The second portion of the workshop will give attendees some time to tackle correcting their own knitting issues - so please bring in a project that you have found an error in!

Topics:

  • Dropped stitch

  • Accidental short rows

  • Accidental yarn overs

  • Uneven fabric tension/fixing elongated stitches

  • Twisted stitches

  • “Tinking” (unknitting)

  • Using lifelines and adding lifelines

  • Laddering down

Skill level: Beginner knitting (& beyond!)

When: Thursdays, June 11 & 18 from 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Lindsay Anderson

Materials to Bring:

  • Materials for taking notes

  • Optional: Bring in a project that has an issue that needs fixing

    • Your project (any yarn weight, any size needle)

    • A crochet hook that is the same/similar size millimeter as your knitting needles

    • Interchangeable needle kit OR a tapestry needle and scrap yarn

Thursdays, June 11 & 18 (2-part series)
6:30-8:30pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016

In this 2-part workshop, we will learn to identify and correct some of the most common knitting errors when making garments, which instructor Lindsay jokingly calls “Sweater Surgery.” Learning how to knit is great and all, but what do you do if things go wrong??

When it comes to knitting, I have two prevailing philosophies. 1. Even as an experienced knitter, I still make mistakes in my knitting. The only difference between me and a beginner is the ability to understand how I made the mistake and taking the time to fix it. 2. I will do everything in my power to avoid frogging and restarting my project (again!).

The first portion of this workshop is information/demonstration heavy and will include the topics listed below. Attendees will learn a lot in this workshop! The second portion of the workshop will give attendees some time to tackle correcting their own knitting issues - so please bring in a project that you have found an error in!

Topics:

  • Dropped stitch

  • Accidental short rows

  • Accidental yarn overs

  • Uneven fabric tension/fixing elongated stitches

  • Twisted stitches

  • “Tinking” (unknitting)

  • Using lifelines and adding lifelines

  • Laddering down

Skill level: Beginner knitting (& beyond!)

When: Thursdays, June 11 & 18 from 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Lindsay Anderson

Materials to Bring:

  • Materials for taking notes

  • Optional: Bring in a project that has an issue that needs fixing

    • Your project (any yarn weight, any size needle)

    • A crochet hook that is the same/similar size millimeter as your knitting needles

    • Interchangeable needle kit OR a tapestry needle and scrap yarn

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!