Slip-Stitch Colorwork: Mosaic & Beyond
Faina Goberstein
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- In-depth Instruction; over 191 mins
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- Access to class Q&A
Getting Started With Slipped Stitches
32:14
Meet designer and passionate knitter Faina Goberstein and start learning about slip stitches' gorgeous textures and color patterning. Faina shows the best way to slip stitches, shares tips for a tidy selvage edge and demonstrates a clever way to make and measure a gauge swatch.
Understanding Patterns
22:16
Whether you prefer to work from written instructions or charts, Faina's got you covered. Learn essential chart symbols and how to interpret the pattern instructions, including following stitch repeats and adding edge stitches for balance.
Traditional Patterns
26:43
Begin your slip-stitch knitting with a traditional stitch pattern in a single color, creating what looks like an elaborate rib that couldn't be easier to knit. And it looks great from both sides! Add a second color to make a playful check pattern. Faina shows you how.
Woven Patterns
25:53
Try Faina's favorite woven slip-stitch patterns, including stamen stitch, linen stitch, buttes and woven waves. See how varying the length of the floats creates movement and rich texture to the fabric, especially when you add multiple colors. The possibilities are endless!
Mosaic Patterns
29:56
A very special type of slip-stitch pattern is the mosaic or shadow pattern. With two colors, your motif is repeated in the foreground and background, and it's up to you to decide which is which! Faina shows you how to work this kind of pattern with both short and long repeats.
Tuck-Stitch Patterns
22:56
Tuck stitches produce a fabric that is lovely on both sides and is well-suited to yarn with slight halo for a romantic, almost lacy look. You'll slip stitches to create floats on multiple rows, then gather them all together in a fan-shaped "tuck." Give it a try!
Fancy Patterns
30:46
Get fancy with your slipped stitches! By combining techniques, colors and stitch types, you can create an amazing array of patterns that defy classification but delight the eye. Make faux cables and honeycomb with Faina's guidance. You'll be eager to cast on and knit along!
Description
Unlock a world of creative mosaic knitting possibilities and much more with a single method! Join popular designer and instructor Faina Goberstein and learn how to use slip-stitch knitting patterns to create dynamic colorwork and textural treats. First, Faina will guide you through charts and patterns, familiarizing you with the symbols and instructions. Then, you’ll work easy, double-sided ribbing and a playful checker pattern, before moving on to gorgeous stitches that weave their way through your fabric. Once you’ve got those down, Faina will introduce you to coveted mosaic knitting and teach you how to create the lace-like tuck stitch. Plus, you’ll find out how to knit gorgeous faux cables, breathtaking honeycomb stitch and combine slip-stitches with other stitches to create your own unique patterns.
Faina Goberstein
At the heart of Faina Goberstein's love for knitting is a love of learning and teaching. A retired college math professor, she's no stranger to explaining new concepts as clearly as possible. Now, she takes great pleasure in teaching budding knitters new ways to create interesting, textured fabrics they can be proud of, whether at local yarn shop sessions or international events. Faina has designed more than 100 published patterns, is the co-author of the knitter-favorite book The Art of Seamless Knitting and is the author of The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting (September 2015).
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