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Feather Cowl with Alexandra Davidoff
April 28, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Feather Cowl from Vogue Knitting Late Winter 2018
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 26 5:00 pm
Instructor: Alexandra Davidoff
Time: 10:30am to 5pm (Box Lunch Provided).
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Skill Level: Intermediate
Join designer Alexandra Davidoff for a day of fun and create a true art piece from the pages of Vogue Knitting Magazine. This design was inspired by the majestic Drogon from Game of Thrones. Heavily textured, three-dimensional accessory with a multiple ways of wearing it. This project takes about 900+ yards of sport weight yarn, or fingering weight yarn – just adjust the needle sizes. This design would work well in solid, tonal, or splash yarns.
SIZE: one size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 32”(81cm) circumference at the widest part & about 15”(38cm) long
YARN: 3 skeins of sport weight yarn or 200g, or about 900 yards of fingering weight yarn
NEEDLES: Bring circular needles in a few sizes (the instructor will help find a perfect match for your yarn: US 2 – US 4 24”(61cm) circular needle, US 3 set of 2 double-pointed needles, or OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
NOTIONS: cable needle, 14 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
Class Overview
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Alexandra will help each student to pick the right yarn and needles to obtain gauge for this project. (You are always welcome to use yarn from your stash).
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Students will learn “dragon scale” pattern, tassel unit and special technique for blocking this design, which is a crucial for creating this 3D texture
- The printed pattern (4 pages with photos, written instructions and charts) and two large wooden beads for tassel unit will be provided.
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Students need to know how to cast on, “knit” and “purl”, basic cable and “eyelet” stitch
- Lunch will be provided. The shop will contact you via email or phone to take your lunch order the day before class.
Class policies:
Enrollment: Class is limited to 12 people unless approved by the instructor. Enrollment must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the first class to ensure there is a space for you. (And to confirm your lunch order – menu options will be sent by email one week before the class). You can sign up in the store, online, or by phone (817)731-5044.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your class registration, you will be issued store credit for the class amount if you give us a week or more notice. If given less than a week and we can fill your spot in the knitting class, you will be issued store credit for the class amount.
If there are less than 8 students in a class, the class may be cancelled one day prior and store credit will be issued for the class fee.
Missed Classes:
Missed single classes cannot be made up or credited towards a future class.