March 19-21, 2027 Yarn Me Calm Victoria, Australia
Intro to Stacked Stitches Sat, Mar. 20 9:30 am - 12:30 pm AEDT
Stacked stitches are an innovative approach to striped colorwork, best known as the technique behind the Fox Paws pattern. Stacks can add shaping, create 3d texture, replace short rows, and when combined with stripes, they create intricate motifs without unsightly strands on the wrong side of your projects. You’ll never need to manage more than one color at a time or worry about bobbins because stacked stitches bend rows of garter stitch into new shapes and patterns using only increases and decreases. This introductory class will enable knitters of all levels to try out the technique in a swatch and become confident working patterns that incorporate stacked stitches. We will focus on mastering the increase and decrease stitches and learn several strategies for avoiding problems and fixing mistakes.
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: Worsted weight scrap yarn in multiple colors, circular needles with a flexible cord in a corresponding size to your yarn and a few adjacent sizes (metal or plastic needles are strongly recommended), stitch markers. Optional materials: scratch paper, highlighter tape, and a digital row counter.
https://yarnmecalm.com.au/products/introduction-to-stacked-stitches-with-xandy-peters
Trypophobia Shawl Workshop Sat. Mar. 20 1:30 - 4:30 pm AEDT
There are many ways to form large holes or in your knitting. My least favorite way to achieve holes is MOTHS. The Trypophobia Shawl uses my favorite technique to create big holes. We will be combining some clever increases and decreases to create openwork motifs in the shawl project. Students will have the opportunity to cast on a shawl project and work the first few pattern repeats in class.
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 ball of yarn in any weight, appropriate size needles for your yarn. Optional
materials: Crochet hook, note paper/graph paper, a pencil and eraser,
highlighters, and a digital row counter.
https://yarnmecalm.com.au/products/trypophobia-shawl-class-with-xandy-peters
Learn Stacked Stitches with Fox Paws Sun. Mar. 21 9:30 am - 12:30 pm AEDT
For intermediate level knitters. Must have completed the introduction to stacked stitches workshop or bring an example of a previous stacked stitch project or swatch. Those who have never tried stacked stitches will benefit from taking the Intro to Stacked Stitches class in conjunction with this class.
You will need worsted-weight scrap yarn in multiple colors and 5 colors of yarn in the weight of your choice for a final project.
https://yarnmecalm.com.au/products/learning-stacked-stitches-with-fox-paws-with-xandy-peters
Color-blocked Brioche Sun. Mar. 21 1:30 - 4:30 pm AEDT
Brioche stitch and Intarsia colorwork are best friends. In fact, it’s easier to do intarsia with 2- color brioche than it is with stockinette or garter stitch!
In this class, we’ll review 2 color brioche stitch, then cast on a flat swatch.
Using a combination of shaping and intarsia, students will knit a wavy color
swatch. In the second half of class, students will learn how to modify their
swatch, how to work in the round, and how to add intarsia elements to existing brioche patterns
Homework: Bring in something you’ve knit in 2-color brioche. A flat swatch works fine.
Supplies: 3 colors of dk or worsted weight yarn, Circular Needles in a US #6 (4mm), stitch markers, a pencil and eraser, 2 different colored highlighters.
