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Introduction to Slip-Stitch Knitting: Fog City Hat (Online Workshop)



Slip-stitch knitting is quite a deceiving technique. It appears complicated, but in reality, it is one of the easiest ways to introduce colorwork into a project. 

In this workshop, you will make swatches in slip-stitch patterns that are used in the Fog City hat. Faina will also share tips and tricks to improve every knitter's skills. 

If you would ike to purchase materials for the hat, not you'll need two colors of DK weight yarn. 

Recommended yarns: 

Sueño by HiKoo HERE
Herbstwind by Zitron HERE
Cashmere Queen by Schoppel Wolle HERE
Rylie by HiKoo HERE

The event will be hosted via Zoom. Learn about accessing our online events HERE.

This is LIVE class. It will not be recorded, so please be sure you are able to attend.

The times for this class are Pacific Daylight time.





Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Basic knitting skills Homework: Practice long-tail cast-on if you are not already familiar with it.
Requirements: Yarn: approximately 300 yards of MC and 150 yards of CC (this includes enough for a swatch) Needles: US 6 (4.00 mm) 16" circular, US 4 (3.50 mm) 16" circular, or needle two sizes smaller than gauge needle Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking. Homework: With MC and larger needles, CO 34 sts. *Knit one row, purl one row; repeat from * 3 more times, ending with WS (purl) row.
Instructor: Faina Goberstein
Instructor Bio: Faina Goberstein is an independent knitwear designer, author, and professional teacher based near San Francisco, CA. Taking an early retirement from a long career as a math professor gave Faina a chance to let her creativity and long-time passion for knitwear design become a second profession. Faina's interest in a wide assortment of knitting techniques and stitch patterns is evident in her designs and topics of her inspirational classes. Faina is a great communicator and energetic teacher who cares about her students and focuses on sharing her knowledge and excitement about the craft. She teaches at Vogue Knitting Live, Interweave Yarn Fest, and various venues such as guilds and yarn shops around the country and abroad. Faina's designs often appear in internationally recognized magazines such as Rowan, Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit.Purl, Cast-On and in numerous books. Faina is best known for her elegant and well-fitted classic designs.
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Price includes the online workshop plus the Fog City hat pattern

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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.