Grafting: A Knitter's Superpower

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1pm - 4pm

If you avoid patterns because they use the Kitchener Stitch, this workshop is for you. We will take a look at fabric anatomy to see how knitting turns a single string into fabric. Then we’ll apply that insight to grafting techniques like the Kitchener or seaming live stitches to a provisional cast-on… in garter stitch! Then to really test your bravery we will we cut a hole in the fabric and use what we learn to repair it. With these skills, you might become a knitting super hero!

Required Materials:

There will be homework that’s required for this class. Students will receive a pattern to create two swatches, one will be a small swatch in garter while the other will measure at least 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm). The second swatch will be mostly in stockinette but have single row stripes in a contrasting color.

In addition to homework, students will need to bring the yarn used for the single row stripes, a tapestry needle, scissors and locking stitch markers. Also recommend bringing a crochet hook that is slightly smaller than knitting needles.

Prerequisites:

• Knitting basics (cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off) is a must.
• Familiarity with duplicate stitch, provisional cast-on and tubular bind-off is strongly recommended.
  

Ages 16+

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