In this class Cherie provides a pattern for making gusseted fingerless mittens so you can have an actual useful, easy to knit product. In class you will learn about two methods for placing thumbs and practice both. Most importantly, you will make a thumb that has no gaps and looks great! There is pre-class prep.
BONUS: What you learn also applies to fingers in gloves.
This event is a learning event with all proceeds donated to the Shetland Peerie Maker program that teaches youngsters in Shetland to knit. Led by volunteers, children learn at after school programs. Our donation helps keep this tradition alive in a very real way. Meanwhile, on this side of the ocean, we will be learning, too.
Agenda: Tea and scones from 9:00 am to 10:00 am;
Class Sessions from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm;
Prizes and Shetland Wool Week presentation at 3:00 pm. Participants are on their own for lunch.
Day/Date/Time:
Sunday, 3/2/2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Select two contrasting colors of jumper weight yarn (Spindrift or Jamieson & Smith). You will need 2 skeins of the lighter color and one of the darker color. US 1/2.25 mm and US 3/3.25 mm needles for knitting in the round, and in addition, please bring locking stitching markers, tapestry needle, scissors, crochet hook and your standard notions kit.
Prerequisite: Must have prior experience in stranded knitting.
Pre-Class Prep:
Using the lighter color and smaller needles, CO 52 sts, place end of round marker and knit 2.5 to 3 inches of 2 x 2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2 around). ALSO, using the lighter color of yarn and larger needles, CO 35 sts work stockinette stitch, beginning and ending each row with 5 garter stitch stitches to stabilize the fabric. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: k5,p25, k5. Repeat these two rows until 10 rows total have been knit. Leave needles and yarn in the work for cuff and swatch.
