Gold Coast Knitting Retreat Long Island, NY April 18 & 19, 2026
I-Cord Cast ons, Bind offs, and everything in between Sat. Morning
I-cords are simple tubes of knitting, but they have so many uses.
In this class, we will learn to make a simple I-cord, and use it as a
structural or decorative edge for our knitting. This stitch is easy to
learn, and, once you can use it, the possibilities are endless.
Students will leave ready to explore their own creative uses for this invaluable technique. Requirements: This class is best suited for this invaluable technique.
Requirements: This class is best suited for intermediate level knitters who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.
Supplies: 3-4 colors of DK or worsted weight yarn, scraps are fine, needles in a corresponding size and 2 sizes larger.
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Make a Swish Net Scarf Sat. Afternoon
The Swish Net Scarf is a fringed Wrap with a hexagonal mesh pattern evocative of a fishing net. This project uses a special technique called the lattice stitch, creating fabric out of a series of icords. Because of this special light weight fabric, you'll get a lot more for your yardage - A great advantage if you are using bulky weight yarns. Each row can be worked in a different color, making this the perfect project for mini skeins, scraps, or Advent calendars. In class, students will learn the basics of the lattice stitch technique including how to make an i-cord while making a section of the larger project. Requirements: This class is best suited for intermediate level knitters or adventurous beginners who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.Needles: Circular needles 1-2 sizes larger than size on the ball band of your yarn. Bulky weight - #15 (15mm), fingering weight #6 (4mm)
Boardwalk Wrap/Lattice Stitch Sun. Morning
The Boardwalk wrap and top are fun and wearable patterns with an airy, beachy feel. They use the open structure of the lattice stitch to create a summer weight fabric. The stitch has
an open an airy texture with a geometric look unlike any other knit fabric, it resembles fillet crochet and is made from i-cords. This stitch is easy to learn, and once you know it, the possibilities are endless, including colorwork, lace, and border treatments that other stitches just cannot do.
In this class we will learn the basic lattice stitch and a few variants on the openwork texture, and then cast on a Boardwalk Wrap (or top) using what we’ve learned. Students will leave ready to make modifications to the gauge and size of the wrap, spot and fix mistakes, and to explore their own creative uses for this invaluable technique.
Requirements: This class is best suited for intermediate level knitters or adventurous beginners who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.
Supplies: 1 color of fingering weight yarn, scraps are fine, 1-3 skeins of fingering weight yarn for a final project, and needles in a size 5 and 6.
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Center Out Knitting Sun. Afternoon
This class is a guided tour of the possibilities of center out accessories. We will look at 3 different cast on methods for center out projects and the unique strengths of each method. After casting on, we will try out different arrangements and types of increases to build different shawl, blanket, and scarf shapes such as a square or other regular polygon, rectangle, oblong, almond, and classic circular “pi” shawl. Many traditional lace and colorwork motifs can be converted to work with these shapes for spectacular results. By the end of the class, students will feel confident using these cast on methods to create center out accessories and add stitch and color patterns to various shapes.
