We will look at 3 different cast on methods for centre out projects and the unique strengths of each method. After casting on, we will try out different arrangements and types of increases to build different shawl, blanket and scard shapes such as a square or other regular polygon, rectangle, oblong, almond and classic circular "pi" shawl.
Many traditional lace and colourwork motifs can be converted to work with these shapes for spectacular results.
By the end of the class, students will feel confident using these cast on methods to create centre out accessories and add stitch and colour patterns to various shapes.
When:
Saturday 10th April, 2027
1pm - 4pm
Pre Requisites:
This class is best suited for intermediate or adventurous beginners who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.
What to bring:
1 or more colours of worsted weight yarn, scraps are fine, circular and double pointed needles in size 7 or 8 - extra needles may be helpful, note paper.
Homework:
None
Who is Xandy Peters:
Xandy Peters is a knitting designer and teacher, best known as the innovator of the stacked stitch technique and for the Fox Paws pattern. Starting out as a footwear and product designer, he turned to knitting as a way to explore textiles and surfaces without using factory production and has since made a career out of publishing new patterns and teaching workshops. Xandy has been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knitty, and Pom Pom Quarterly, has a Craftsy class teaching the stacked stitch technique and continues to self publish patterns on a regular basis.
Terms & Conditions:
By booking this workshop, your place is confirmed.
• Cancellations on or before 12th March: refund minus $20 merchant fee
• Cancellations on or before 19th March: 50% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or before 26th March: 25% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or after 2nd April: no refund (unless your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
