Are you interested in learning to use Knit Companion? The best way is to use it to knit a pattern that is complex enough to make it worthwhile learning the program. In this class you will learn how to create a project, set up charts to identify and count stitches, move the row counter, put notes in your project, and much more. And, at the same time, you will be knitting the Rose Lace Collar Shawl. This project is simple enough to complete in four weeks but complex enough to make you glad you have Knit Companion to help you manage it.
Each week there will be new things to learn about Knit Companion as well as things to consider about knitting lace 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.
Day/Date/Time:
This class meets 4 times via Zoom.
Choose from:
Wednesdays, 5/1, 5/15, 5/22 and 5/29/2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Wednesdays, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 and 8/28/2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books:
Two of the following digital devices: a Windows PC or Mac computer, an iPad or Android tablet, 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.
· The full version of Knit Companion with setup+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 knitcompanion.com.
· Yarn for Rose Lace Collar Shawl. This shawl works up in a number of yarns of lace or fingering weight. Each shawl requires 225 to 275 yards, if you will be working a swatch allow extra yardage. We have tested the Shawl using Rauma Baby Panda (red-purple) and Jaggerspun Zephyr (white), which are shown in the accompanying images.
· Needles in appropriate size - about US 4 (3.5 mm) or US 5 (3.75 mm).
· 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 Knit Companion and upgrade to setup+essentials. Download the current version of ZOOM to both devices. 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 digital files together.
Instructor:
Cherie Cornick, TKGA Master Hand Knitter
Maximum:
14 students
See our class policies here.
