Knitting Oomph!

Would you like to add something special to your knitting? Do you have patterns in your queue you’d love to tackle, but wonder if you’re up to those unusual stitches and techniques? Join local designers Michele Bernstein & Mer Stevens for classes sure to give you the skills and confidence to take your knits to the next level!

Intro to Stranded Knitting – Neon Snowflakes Hat: Saturday, June 4 from 4:00-6:00pm. Discover the world of color! This class covers not only the techniques you’ll need to conquer fair isle and other stranded knitting styles, but also the theory of choosing color for successful projects. Featuring a traditional motif made modern with bright pops of color, the Neon Snowflakes hat is an excellent first foray into colorwork, and a jump start on your gift knitting.

Intro to Lace & Cable Combos – Meander Cowl: Monday, June 6 from 6:00-8:30pm. The combination of lace and cable stitches creates irresistible texture and transforms basic projects into endlessly entertaining knitting. In this technique packed class, you’ll learn the building blocks of lace and cable stitches, along with the perfect provisional cast on, cabling without a cable needle, and the 3-needle bind off, while working on this lovely, lightweight, any season cowl.

Be Manipulative! Elongated Novelty Stitches, Deconstructed: Monday, June 20 from 6:00-8:30pm. Add high impact to your knitting with these surprising and delightful stitches. In this class, you’ll work a sampler of stitches that will have you plotting fabulous projects. Amaze your crafty friends and mystify non-knitters with your new skills.

We always have lots of delightful classes and Summer is no exception! Check out our full class list and get inspired. For more information, or to sign up, visit our online shop, give us a call (503 922 1150), or drop into Twisted. We’ll have a glass of iced tea waiting for you!