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Knit a Colorwork Holiday Stocking
Knit a Colorwork Holiday Stocking
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Work up some holiday magic with this customizable colorwork stocking!
THREE Mondays from 6-8pm on the following dates: Oct 27th, Nov 17th, & Dec 1st
Are you the type of person who loves to get into the holiday spirit? The Holiday Doodle Stocking is the perfect introduction to "Doodle" knitting, including how to choose charts, mix and match designs, and create a beautiful stocking that will add warmth and cheer to your home this winter season.
The pattern is designed to use up scraps and stash yarn, so this the perfect class for an end-of-year clear out of all those bits of yarn you have leftover.
In this class, you’ll learn how to knit a unique colorwork stocking with your choice of motifs and colors, as well as covering basic stocking techniques. Knit an heirloom holiday stocking for each member of your family, with colors and designs all their own!
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): knit, purl, knitting in a small circumference, basics of stranded colorwork
What you'll learn in this class: how to use Doodle charts, mock short row heel, Kitchener stitch for the toe
Required Materials:
We hope you'll consider supporting us by purchasing your materials at Knit 1!
Yarn: Each stocking is an excellent way to use up DK weight scraps from your stash mixed with fun additions.
- Main Color: 160 to 225 yds DK weight yarn
- Contrast Colors (total): 215 to 295 yds DK weight yarn
Recommended yarns from the shop: Muse & Method The To-Go Full Skeins & Minis, Malabrigo Rios, West Yorkshire Spinners BFL, Herriot
Needles:
- US 4 16" and 40" needles for working the body and heel
- US 4 DPNs for the toe
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, a way to track charts (either printed pattern or an ipad)
What you'll get:
- Three 2-hour class sessions with expert instruction by Theresa
- The Holiday Doodle Stocking pattern (PDF via email & in your Ravelry library)
This class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to breean@knit1chgo.com.
Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.
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Class Policies
- All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us 48 hours before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
- Our group classes are for students ages 12 and up. Younger students are welcome to join us for private lessons. We highly recommend a parent or guardian be present for the duration of the lesson.
- No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date of the first class.
- We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
- We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
- We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons.
- For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.