Knit Companion and Merran’s Cardigan via Zoom, class 1 of 8

Day/Date/Time: Wednesdays, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 11/8, 11/29, 12/6, and 12/13, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This class meets 8 times.

Description: Are you interested in learning to use Knit Companion? The best way is to use it to knit a pattern that you really want to knit. In this class you will learn how to create a project, set up charts to identify and count stitches, move the row counter, remind you of buttonhole rows, join charts together, and much more. And, at the same time, you will be knitting the beautiful Merran Lace Cardigan from the 2022 Shetland Wool Week Annual. It is intricate, exquisite, and a real piece of Shetland history. View the pattern and more details about it on Ravelry at https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/merrans-cardigan

Each week there will be new things to learn about Knit Companion, as well as things to consider about length, buttonholes, grafting, knitting lace, and size, as you knit the pattern. Since this is a ZOOM class, you will be able to see the instructor’s screen as she demonstrates knitting techniques and how to use Knit Companion.

Required Supplies/Equipment/Books:

• Two of the following digital devices: a Windows PC or Mac computer, an iPad or Android tablet, and/or a smart phone. One will be used to connect to ZOOM, the other to work on Knit Companion. If a phone is one device, use it for ZOOM.
• An internet connection.
• The up-to-date ZOOM app downloaded on both devices.
• Shetland Wool Week 2022 Annual. Both print and digital editions are available from https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/previous-annuals/. You will need the digital version at a minimum.
• Merran Size Charts 4-7 (even if you are knitting sizes 1, 2, or 3). Download these from https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/merransizecharts/
• Download errata for the pattern at https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/errata/
• The full version on Knit Companion with set up+essentials upgrade. The free version does not include the features we will be using. Download the free version from the Apple app store or Google Play for Windows, then upgrade to setup + essentials from within the program. To see what devices support Knit Companion, visit https://www.knitcompanion.com/.
• Yarn for Merran Cardigan. Suggested yarn is Jamieson of Shetland Ultra. The amount depends on the size ranging from 8 – 10 balls. Call Heritage to order yarn immediately. One ball is needed the first week to knit the swatch. Note: the yarn quantity noted in the pattern is short of what is actually used.
• Your body measurements taken before our first meeting: back length, bust, and underarm to cuff.
• Needles in appropriate size – about US Size 3.
• 7 small buttons will be needed after size has been determined in class.
• Usual knitting notions, including a small size crochet hook (US C / 2.5 mm works well), 20+ lace-weight stitch markers, small tapestry needle.
• Notebook and pencil or pen.

Prerequisite: This is an advanced-intermediate level knitting class. You must be able to read and follow a lace chart. You should have at least basic lace knitting experience. You will need basic computer skills like being able to download, save, and find files, and connect to ZOOM.

Pre-Class Prep: Download the files noted above to the device that will be used for Knit Companion.  Download  Knit Companion and upgrade to setup+essentials on the same device. Download current version of ZOOM to both devices.  Read the first two or more pages of the pattern. Explore the Knit Companion website, be sure to read the FAQs. We strongly recommend that you create a folder on your devices for this project to keep all your files together.

Instructor:   Cherie Cornick, Master Hand Knitter

Maximum: 10 students

Fee: $150.00

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