Join local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian to explore 3D knitwear! Olga will share her 3D design philosophy and her inspiration process, and will reveal a different angle on knitwear that will put your existing skills on a new and novel path. Part demonstration, part hands-on, this workshop will show you how to create 3D textured accessories using a special Slip Stitch technique. Students will learn not just how to stitch 3D knits, but also how to adapt, combine, and shape to their liking.
Skills needed
- Knitting, purling
- Cast on, bind off
Skills learned
- Working slip stitch patterns in charts and written instructions
- Mirrored increasing
- Customize the finished accessory to taste
- Specifics on benefits and drawbacks of this unique stitch pattern and technique
Sizes and materials
For LOLO COWL
Available sizes: S-M (M-L)
- 215 (294) yards / 197 (269) meters of MC and 202 (239) yards / 185 (219) meters of CC in any worsted weight yarn (we recommend De Rerum Natura Gilliatt)
- US#7 (4.5 mm) 16-20” circular needle
- Crochet hook size US G-6 (4 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Purchased copy of LOLO cowl pattern (bring with you to class)
For SEI COWL
Available sizes: Small (Large)
- 173 (203) yards / 160 (186) meters of MC and 218 (256) yards / 200 (234) meters of CC in any heavy DK or light worsted weight yarn. (We recommend Wooldreamers La Rinconada)
- US#6 (4mm) circular, 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 61 cm
- Crochet hook size US G-6 (4 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Purchased copy of SEI cowl pattern (bring with you to class)
Homework
Cast on the cowl of your choice, and work 4 rounds of the pattern
