We love online learning. Especially when we're able to bring great instructors like Kate Atherley right to you. Using Zoom as our online videoconferencing platform, you can take this class from anywhere.
Origami for Knitters
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket is a very popular and clever project.
But it's a challenging pattern to read, and the knitting can be a bit tricky! This class guides you through the pattern by working a mini version – along the way learning not only how to read it, but all the key stitches and skills required. We’ll discuss yarn choices, sizing, and ways to customize the pattern – including adding a hood or collar & working with multiple colours.
This 3 hour workshop takes place over two weeks in 90 min sessions: Thursdays, November 7 & 14 starting at 3:30 PT, 4:30 MT, 5:30 CT, 6:30 ET, 7:30 AT, 8:00 NL.
Skill level: advanced beginner/intermediate - knitters must be confident with knit and purl, increase and decrease.
Please bring: 50gm of a medium-weight yarn and 4-5mm/US #6-8 needles – a short
circular is easiest. Kate will provide a handout with workshop instructions for a mini version, but you should also purchase a copy of Elizabeth Zimmermann's Adult, Baby, & Child's Surprise Jacket from Schoolhouse Press. Note: there are many options for this jacket pattern, even a book! We recommend beginning with the digital download option for ABCSJ (Adult, Baby, and Child's Surprise Jacket), Digital - $11.99 USD. It's the second option in on the page and doesn't require shipping. Need help? Contact cynthia@yarniversity.ca.
Kate Atherley
Kate Atherley has been teaching knitting professionally for more than 15 years at stores and events all over Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Her latest book, Custom-Fit Hats is her ninth, and the fourth in a series on customizing projects for perfect fit and style; it joins works on shawls, socks, and mittens. Her focus in all her work is the empowerment of knitters, illuminating both the methods and mechanics of the craft. The combination of her university degree in mathematics, professional experience in software development and usability, and training in garment and fashion design give her a unique perspective. She also works as a technical editor, helping other designers and authors bring their work into the world. She lives in Toronto with her husband and the family of skunks under their porch. www.kateatherley.com
Read these helpful tips before you register:
- You have to pay the registration fee in advance to hold your seat. You can register online or email info@yarniversity.ca to inquire about making a payment over the phone.
- Time Zones: the class times listed are Mountain Time (MT).
- As this is an online class, you will need to have Zoom downloaded on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If using a computer, make sure you also have a webcam and microphone built in or attached.
- The class session(s) will be recorded and copies of all/segments of the class will be available for you to review for a limited time after the class session(s).
- Refunds? If you cancel 14 days (or more) prior to your workshop date, we will transfer your registration fee to a RCY gift card at no charge or offer a refund less a 10% cancellation fee. The cost of any materials provided to you will be subtracted from any refunds/transfers.
- No refunds will be made if you have to cancel less than 14 days before your class is scheduled to begin. If minimum enrolment is not met we reserve the right to cancel the class. A full refund of your registration fee will be given should this situation arise.
Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Please contact cynthia@yarniversity.ca.