Description
If you are familiar with 3D knitwear, you know there are various methods of achieving texture in hand knitting. However, in this class we will dig deeper on combining several of these methods in an effort to achieve an unachievable – use knitting techniques that offer elasticity and malleability in order to create structured crisp lines reminiscent of ancient art of paper folding, or any other
geometric iterations. Students can choose to swatch or cast on and put their newfound knowledge to practice by working on either YABANE COWL or COMPLEAT COWL patterns for making their own wearable origami accessories.
Skills learned:
- The principles of 3D knitwear that ORIGAMI knitting based on Explore importance of fibers and yarns necessary for a successful origami knit
- Mirror decreasing and increasing
- 1/1 cable variations
- Customize finished accessory to taste
- Specifics on benefits and drawbacks of this unique stitch pattern and the technique
Homework
None, unless making either of the cowls. Make a gauge swatch. Cast on for the cowl of your choice.
Bring Along
For swatching:
200 yds / 183 m of DK or worsted weight yarn in non-superwash wool in light or bright color for swatching
US 5 (3.75 mm), US 6 (4 mm), US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
For YABANE COWL
SIZES: Small (Large) 283 (378) yds / 259 (346) m of any non-superwash worsted weight wool US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm (for CO and BO only)
Crochet hook size G (4 mm)
11 (15) stitch markers + 1 stitch marker in a different color (BOR) + 1 removable marker or pin
Cable needle (CN) (optional)
Tapestry needle
For COMPLEAT COWL
SIZES: Small (Large), Short (Tall): 380 (480) yds / 347 (438) m for Short Cowl or 515 (640) yds / 470 (585) m for Tall Cowl of any non-superwash wool yarn in heavy DK or light worsted weight
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-32” / 61-81 cm
Crochet hook size G/6 (4 mm)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Cable needle (CN) (optional)
For BOTH
Please purchase a copy of YABANE COWL or of COMPLEAT COWL pattern and bring to class
Prerequisites
knit, purl, cast on, bind off, slip stitches, decrease, increase
Level
Intermediate
Language
English
