Intro to
Lace
Skill Level- Advanced Beginner/
Intermediate
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Time required- 3 contact hours (over one 3 hour session)
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Price- $40.00 for the student, 20% to the LYS 80% to instructor
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Min/Max Seats-
Minimum - 3, Maximum -9
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Materials List-
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The Springtime Bandit Shawl pattern (available as a free Ravelry Download)
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Heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn (see note above about yarn)
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One 24 inch (or longer) size US 9 circular needle
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Stitch markers that open and close
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a crochet hook size US H
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Highlighter Tape or a Knitter’s Pride Pattern Holder
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Notebook and pen
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Wool wash
Lace knitting isn’t nearly as difficult as it looks once you learn the basic fundamentals. During this class students will begin a simple lace triangle shawl while practicing the following lace techniques:
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How to knit a garter stitch tab with a provisional cast on
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How to properly make a yarn over, knit two together, slip knit pass, and a slip two knit pass along with the abbreviations for these techniques
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How to read a lace chart
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The chart symbols for yarn over, knit two together, slip knit pass, slip two knit pass, knit, and purl stitches
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A note on yarn needed for this class: We will be beginning a lace shawl together. If you only wish to make a tiny doll sized shawl in order to learn the skills listed above, one skein (or less) will be sufficient. If you would like to complete the full-sized shawl, 400 yards of worsted weight yarn will be needed.
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Homework: Practice using a crochet hook to make a chain