April Knitting Demos and Workshops
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Join us for a lovely April with these exciting free demos!
Picking Up Stitches for Button Bands & Sleeves
Saturday, April 8, 11am
Learn the basics of picking up stitches for button bands & garment sleeves in this fun, free demo. You will learn how much selvedge to leave, how many stitches to pick up when the pattern does not specify, as well as how to pick up stitches both horizontally & vertically.
Characteristics of Linen vs. Cotton Fibers
Sunday, April 16, 11am
Spring fibers are such a joy to work with & a great addition to your summer wardrobe. Learn the characteristics of each fiber, feel different swatches knit in the fibers & understand what types of knitting projects are best suited for cotton & linen.
Basics of Cables
Sunday, April 23, 11am
Cables are a beautiful addition to hats, sweaters, cardigans & even home accessories! The gorgeous interwoven trails of stitches are fun & interesting to knit. In this demo, we will explain the basics of what a cable is, the tools to create cables & how to read cable charts. There will be a demonstration of how to cable, as well as tips to avoid gaps in cables.
How to Pick Up Dropped Stitches
Sunday, April 30, 11am
If you knit, it is inevitable that at some point you will experience a dropped stitch. Learn how to identify & fix dropped stitches in this empowering demonstration! We will showcase some useful tools for picking up dropped stitches, as well as demonstrate how to pick up a variety of dropped stitches.
We look forward to seeing you at these relaxed, informative events! No sign-up is required, just drop by the store.
Happy Knitting!
The Wool & Co. Team