Matching Cast-Ons and Bind-Offs: a workshop with Ann Budd

fibre space 1319 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Learn three to four interesting and elastic cast-ons and their matching bind-offs with nationally known knitwear designer Ann Budd! Armed with these techniques, you can get the same look at the cuff and toe of socks knitted from the toe up or top down, the hem and neck edges of sweaters, and the two ends […]

$65

Knitting Steeks and Inserting Zippers: a workshop with Ann Budd

fibre space 1319 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Learn how to add steeks so two- (or more) color patterns that are worked in rounds can be cut open—typically for a front opening, armholes, and neckline of a sweater. In this class, you’ll knit a cup cozie with a two-color pattern and steek stitches, then cut the steek open and finish the cut edge […]

$125

Toe-Up Socks with Wedge Toe and Short-Row Heel: a workshop with Ann Budd

fibre space 1319 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Most knitters learn to knit socks from the cuff down to the toe, but they can also be knitted in the opposite direction—from toe up to the cuff, eliminating the need to pick up stitches for the gusset or work the dreaded Kitchener stitch. Learn to knit socks from the toe up using an Eastern […]

$125