Cast Ons and Bind Offs with Kate Atherley
About Cast Ons and Bind Offs with Kate Atherley
A deep dive into starts and ends; we’ll cover key ways to cast on and bind off your knitting, highlighting both good general-purpose methods, and specialty methods and when you might use them. We’ll talk about how to create stretch when you need it, and how to stop it when you don’t, and give tips to help you decide what version to use if the pattern isn’t specific Along the way we’ll provide tips like how to ensure you never run out of yarn for your long-tail cast on, and how a crochet hook can change your life.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• 4 to 5mm/US #6 to 8 needles
• Scrap yarn in a light color;
• A crochet hook in a similar size to your needles
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner - knitter should be confident with knit and purl
Contact the Teacher
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When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Kate Atherley
KATE ATHERLEY is an internationally known knitting author, teacher, and editor. 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.
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