Lace knitting isn’t nearly as difficult as it looks once you learn the basic fundamentals. During this class students will begin a simple lace triangle shawl while practicing the following lace techniques:

• How to knit a garter stitch tab with a provisional cast on
• How to properly make a yarn over, knit two together, slip knit pass, and a slip two knit pass along with the abbreviations for these techniques
• How to read a lace chart
• The chart symbols for yarn over, knit two together, slip knit pass, slip two knit pass, knit, and purl stitches

Many people choose to make a doll size shawl in order to learn all of the techniques listed above; others may wish to work on a full-sized shawl which will take longer than the class allows. If you would like additional help completing a full-sized shawl check out our Beyond Beginning and Intermediate Project classes. Drop-ins are always welcome!

MATERIALS LIST
A note on yarn needed for this class: We will be beginning a lace shawl together. If you only wish to make a tiny doll sized shawl in order to learn the skills listed above, one skein (or less) will be sufficient. If you would like to complete the full-sized shawl, 400 yards of worsted weight yarn will be needed. Feel free to consult an employee if you have any questions.

• The Springtime Bandit Shawl pattern (available for free at Acorn or from Ravelry)
• Heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn (see note above about yarn)
• One 24 inch (or longer) size US 9 circular needle 
• Stitch markers that open and close
• a crochet hook size US H
• Highlighter Tape or a Knitter’s Pride Pattern Holder
• Notebook and pen
• Wool wash