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Newish Knitter KAL (v) - Simple Garter Stitch Slippers - February 4, 11 and 18
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This class is VIRTUAL via Zoom.
Newish Knitter KAL - Simple Garter Stitch Slippers
Date(s): February 4, 11 and 18
Time: 7:00-8:30pm-ish
Location: The comfort of your own location - this is a zoom class
Instructor: Liz Daly
Description:
My name is Liz Daly and I host the Newish Knitter KAL (NKKAL) the first 3 Wednesdays of every month. This KAL started back in 2020 when we realized that we needed to connect to our customers in a different way. The original plan was for this group to assist knitters who had completed our Knit 101 and Knit 102 classes continue knitting but it has turned into a monthly group of knitters of all levels (beginner to expert) from across the USA who meet monthly to work on projects together which are the perfect social knitting projects. Join us for a month or two and I guarantee you will be more confident knitter. Our Newish Knitter KAL is for knitters who have finished Knit 101 and Knit 102 and are wondering what to knit next. All of these patterns are great places to practice your stitches and learn how to read patterns. This KAL is also for more experienced knitters who want to socialize with others while knitting a project where you can knit and chat at the same time.
In February we are knitting slippers! After over 5 years of this KAL we have never knit slippers. Believe it or not these slippers are made from a simple garter stitch rectangle comparable to the rectangle that was knit in the Knit 101 class. We will also go over some very basic crochet to seam up the top of the slipper and add some additional details if you choose.
Supplies:
- Please purchase and download the pattern Simple Garter Sttich Slippers by Hanna Levaniemi from Ravelry
- Needles 24" or 32" (whatever length you are most comfortable with) circular needles or straight needles US 4 or size to get gauge. This pattern uses worsted weight yarn and smaller needles to make a more sturdy fabric.
- We are recommending the following yarn choices
- Ewetopia Sustainawool - 1 skein - Liz's sample
- Neighborhood Fiber Company Worsted - 1 skein
- Uneek worsted - 1 skein
- Crochet hook to fit the size of your yarn -
- Basic knitting supplies
- Needle sizes shown are guides
Homework: Have your yarn and needles ready.
Prerequisites: Be comfortable knitting and purling. Photo courtesy of Hanna Levaniemi