Name
Introduction to Shaping Shawls
Date & Time
Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description

Explore the elegant world of shawl knitting in this workshop, where we will focus on crafting mini prototypes of shawls in three distinct shapes: asymmetrical, triangular, and crescent. You will learn specialized techniques that are essential for shawl knitting, including the Garter Tab Cast On, which provides a seamless start for many shawl patterns; the KYOK (Knit, Yarn Over, Knit) double increase stitch, which creates beautiful, decorative increases; and techniques for evening out yarn overs to ensure your fabric has a consistent, professional appearance. This class is designed to give you the skills and confidence to tackle a variety of shawl projects with these foundational shapes and techniques.

     

Track
Yarn Track
Prerequisites
Students should come to the workshop with a basic understanding of knitting, including cast-ons, knit and purl stitches, and increases and decreases. A familiarity with reading simple knitting patterns can also be beneficial. If possible, practice yarn overs and different increase techniques to prepare for learning more advanced stitches during the workshop.
Supplies Students Must Bring

Yarn: 3 to 5 partial skeins of DK weight yarn, about 10gr each. Needles: Circular needles suitable for DK weight yarn. 4 locking stitch markers to help keep track of the pattern construction.

Homework
None
Skill Level
Beginner