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Learn to Double Knit a Red Planet Hat
Learn to Double Knit a Red Planet Hat
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Double the knit, double the fun!
THREE Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm on the following dates: Jan 7th & 21st, Feb 11th
The Red Planet Hat is the perfect chance to show off a special skein of Marla while learning a new technique. The finished product is a doubly warm, reversible hat for cold Chicago days to go with every outfit – with minimal ends to weave in!
Keish will show you how to hold and manage your yarn, how to work symmetrical and neat double knit decreases, and how to love double knitting.
What is "double knitting"? It's a technique that has you work two layers of fabric at once, creating a super cozy, double-sided fabric!
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): How to knit, purl, knitting in the round, knitting in the round small circumference
What you'll learn in this class: How to do a provisional cast on directly onto stitch holder cord, how to double knit, double knit colorwork, double knit decreases, measuring double knit gauge
Required Materials:
We hope you'll consider supporting us by purchasing your materials at Knit 1!
Yarn: One skein of Marla AND one skein of Sami (OR 150 yards EACH of two light DK weight yarns)
Recommended yarns from the shop: Manos del Uruguay Marla & Sami, Juniper Moon Farms Rambouillet, Kelbourne Woolens Scout, The Fibre Co Acadia, Plucky Knitter Luxe Merino Light Sport, Malabrigo Arroyo
Needles:
- US 4 16" circular needles
- US 4 double point needles for crown (or preferred method for knitting small circumference)
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder cord, tapestry needle, scissors
What you'll get:
- Three 2-hour class sessions with expert instruction by Keish
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The Red Planet Hat 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.
Photos: Fairmount Fibers Ltd
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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.