Workshop Info

There are so many ways to embellish your knitting! In this class we will cover a few different applied crochet and  embroidery techniques for adding embellishments. Whether you want to do some “visible mending” to spruce up worn knitwear, do subtle embroidery embellishments, or decorate your knitting to the hilt, this class is for you!

SKILL LEVEL:   Beginner with some experience

PREREQUISITES:  Some embroidery experience is helpful, but not required.

HOMEWORK:  Using worsted or DK weight yarn, cast on 30 sts using appropriately sized needles. Gauge is not important but aim for a fabric with no holes and not too drapey.

Row 1 (WS): P8, k1, p21.
Row 2 (RS): K21, p1, k8.
Repeat these rows until swatch is 5” tall.
BO in pattern.
Block.

Questions about this workshop?  Email hs@heatherstorta.com

A material fee of $10, in cash, to be paid to the instructor.

Material fee includes:  Stabilizer samples, embroidery needles (2), assortment of embroidery threads and silk ribbons.

Student should bring: Homework and/or other piece of knitting to embroider.

• Tapestry needles (in sizes appropriate to embroidery yarns).
• Sharp embroidery needle(s). Two specialty needles will be provided with your kit.
• Crochet hook, size G (4mm).
• Selection of yarns (same weight as base fabric, or thinner) in multiple colors, and/or embroidery threads.
• Scissors.

Students may also want to bring a battery operated task light, if needed.

NOTE:  THERE ARE NO ATMs OPEN ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY.

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