Take the next step forward in developing your stitching skills with log cabin knitting, a fun and approachable technique that anyone can pick up. This pattern is a quilting classic that’s reimagined in garter stitch. It’s an ideal project for using up leftover yarn, experimenting with color combinations, and creating heirloom-quality pieces without advanced skills. In this class, we’ll put it into practice by making a mini potholder or washcloth: choose wool for a colorful potholder or cotton for a cheerful washcloth. By the end of the class, you’ll feel at ease with the method and ready to make all kinds of projects of your own design!
1 two-hour session
Skills needed:
- Long-tail cast on
- Knit stitch
- Binding off
Skills learned:
- Picking up stitches
- Simple decreases
- Adding colors
Materials:
- Yarn in a variety of colors(bring yarn scraps if you prefer):
- For options in wool, we suggest Wooldreamers Mota, de Rerum Natura Gilliatt or Kelbourne Woolens Germantown.
- If you prefer to use cotton, we suggest Rosários 4 Regata, Rosários 4 Re-Use, or Kelbourne Woolens Skipper
- US 8(5.00 mm) straight knitting needles for wool, US 6(4.00mm) straight knitting needles for cotton
- Crochet hook G(4.00mm) or fixing tool to pick up stitches
- Locking stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, row counter or paper and pencil for keeping track of rows
- A copy of Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No.4: Log Cabin. Purchase a hard copy at fibre space while supplies last, or an e-book via Ravelry.
Preparation:
No preparation needed
