{"product_id":"newish-knitter-kal-v-dotted-rays-july-1-8-and-15","title":"Newish Knitter KAL (v) - Dotted Rays - July 1, 8 and 15","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis class is \u003cstrong\u003eVIRTUAL\u003c\/strong\u003e via \u003cstrong\u003eZoom. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewish Knitter KAL - Dotted Rays by Stephen West\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 1, 8 and 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7:00-8:30pm-ish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe comfort of your own location - this is a zoom class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liz Daly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis July we will be knittng Dotted Rays by Stephen West.  Every July we knit a larger project because we are closed in August and do not meet and I would not want any of you to have nothing to knit.  Ha ha ha..  The Dotted Rays shawl is very repetitive and once you start and get the hang of the pattern you will not want to put it down.  Stephen is known to design oversized shawls.  Don't let his yarn requirements deter you, keep reading to see what we suggest to knit a shawl that is not too big and not too small.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease purchase and download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dotted-rays\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDotted Rays by Stephen West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Ravelry.  There are several versions of this pattern we are working with the original pattern. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeedles 32\" US 6 or 7 for fingering weight and 32\" US 8 or 9 for DK weight.  You start with 3 stitches and end up with well over 100 stitches.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe are recommending two skeins of \u003cstrong\u003eGusto\u003c\/strong\u003e a new fingering weight yarn or 2-3 skeins of \u003cstrong\u003eFeederbrook DK\u003c\/strong\u003e from our trunk show. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeedle sizes shown are guides as it  depends on how you knit and the drape you prefer.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your yarn and needles ready. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be comfortable knitting and purling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of Stephen West\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"String Theory Yarn Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48351240028374,"sku":"nkkal.v.2026.07.01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/34469bffSTYCNKKALJul26.jpg?v=1781181647","url":"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/newish-knitter-kal-v-dotted-rays-july-1-8-and-15","provider":"String Theory Yarn Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}