The Nordic Bloom vest has a little bit of everything to level up your knitting! Join local knitter and passionate textile lover Christine Flynn in a 4 week class. Whether you’re an advanced beginner or an eager intermediate, if you want to try out colourwork in a supportive and creative environment, this class is for you!
Week One Topics:
Colour selection
Gauge swatching
Tubular vs Long Tail Cast On
Week Two Topics:
Setting up your steek
Colourwork basics
Week Three Topics:
German shortrow
Picking up armholes and neckline
Week Four Topics:
Tubular Bind-off
Steeking!
Button placement
Skills Required
Knitters interested in this class must be comfortable with the basics. You should be able to cast on & bind off, knit & purl, work in the round, work k2tog & ssk decreases, and work kfb increases.
You will be asked to do some knitting outside the class to complete the vest within the four week timeframe
Materials (sold separately) and Notions:
Ribbing Needles: 4.0 mm circular needles or size required to achieve gauge
Main Needles: 5.5 mm circular needles or size required to achieve gauge
A copy of Nordic Bloom Cardigan and Vest pattern by Caitlin Hunter
3 x 30mm buttons
Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn
Enough yarn to complete your project - we recommend Estelle Highland Alpaca Worsted
A pen/pencil for taking notes
Duration & Format
2 hours for 4 sessions
In person workshop at HW Studio - the WoolWorks, 92 Keddy Bridge Rd, Mahone Bay , NS
Instructor: Christine Flynn
Additional Information
Please choose pick-up when purchasing this class online
In the case of rescheduling or cancellation you will be contacted by email 4 days before class (weather related cancellations may be one day in advance).
The email that you provide will be used as your contact in the event that a class is cancelled etc.
Reminder
All students receive a 10% discount on yarns, fabrics and fibres purchased on the day of class
