Lazy Knitter's Guide to Pattern Stitches
Lazy Knitter's Guide to Pattern Stitches with Margaret Radcliffe
A curated collection of pattern stitches for those who love to knit and hate to purl! Learn to make fabrics with ribs, diagonals, honeycombs, and more, just using the basic techniques of knitting below and slipped stitches. Discuss the types of fabric these produce and the best uses for them. This is a hands-on class where you’ll swatch a selection of patterns and have the opportunity to perfect your technique and ask questions.
Advanced Beginner: should be comfortable casting on and binding off, working knit stitches and simple pattern stitches.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Students should provide:
Worsted weight yarn (plain wool yarn, in a solid, light color) for swatches; straight needles or circular needle in appropriate size (about #7 US) to knit this yarn.
Age Range
16 and up
Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
Single 2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
Margaret Radcliffe
Margaret Radcliffe is the author of the Knitting Answer Book, The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, Circular Knitting Workshop, and The Knowledgeable Knitter. She has worked professionally as a knitting teacher since 1991 and as a designer since 1997.