A MONTAGE OF MOSAIC - How a Simple Slipstitch Creates Many Different Looks

A Montage of Mosaic - Or How a Simple Slipstitch Can Create So Many Different Looks - Instructor: Mary Jo Harris Date: Friday 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. Max: 15 Min Age: 10 Class Fee: $45 Materials fee payable to instructor: None

What do you think of when you think of Mosaic Knitting? Do you think of something geometric or 'Greek' looking? Checkerboard? Windowpane? Waffle-like or Woven? Something abstract or 'Op Art'? No matter which of the above you think of, they're all part of Mosaic Knitting! In this class we will explore:

• how mosaic patterns work

• how mosaic patterns differ from other slip stitch patterns

• advantages of using a Mosaic pattern

• disadvantages of using a Mosaic pattern

• how to make a sampler using one or more Mosaic patterns

Students Should Know how to cast on, knit, purl, and join in a circle,

Students should bring:

2 very different colors of basic worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn)

needles in a size appropriate for your yarn

Paper for taking notes

Pen or Pencil

Stitch markers appropriate for your needles

Usual knitting supplies

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