Knit faster with less stress!
Continental knitting is a method of knitting that requires the knitter to hold the working yarn in the left hand. Instead of wrapping the yarn around the needle with the right hand the knitter uses the right needle to catch the yarn and pull it through the loop on the left needle. The catching motion is sometimes referred to as picking. This method of knitting can be done very quickly because the knitter is working at the tips of her needles and the throwing motion of English knitting is eliminated. It is also convenient for two color knitting; one color can be picked and the other thrown.
Saturday March 26 from 1 - 3 pm (Session 1)
Saturday April 2 from 1- 3 pm (Session 2)
Thursday April 7 from 10 - noon. (Session 3)
Prerequisites: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off.
Skills Taught: Continental knitting.
Class will meet for one 2 hour session.
Materials: (To be purchased at GarenHuis Yarn Studio)
- One skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color.
- Needles - US size 8 straight or circular - circular needles are preferable as they are easier to use.
Homework: To be done before class - Cast on 20 stitches and knit four rows
To Register you may:
- Select your date, add to cart and check out online
- Call us at (616) 294-3492
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students