Log Cabin Love Coasters: An Intro to Steeking. Sunday September 28th, 2-4pm

Sunday September 28th, 2-4pm

Michele Lee Bernstein (PDX Knitterati)

Is steeking on your knitting bucket list? Why would you knit something in the round to knit a flat object? How can you keep your cut knitting from falling apart? So many questions, and we have the answers! This coaster class is a gentle introduction to crocheted steek reinforcement. You’ll knit the homework before class, and then we’ll reinforce, cut, and finish in class. Previous crochet experience not required. We’ll also try other methods of reinforcing your steek: hand stitching and felting!

Prerequisite skills. knit/purl, cast on/bind off, working in the round, stranded colorwork.

Supplies you’ll need. One light-colored and one dark-colored DK weight wool yarn, 50 grams/100 yards each, NOT superwash. You want a nice fuzzy/sticky wool for a good first steek experience. (If you’d like bigger coasters, worsted weight yarn is fine); 16”US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, or size to get a fabric you like; 4 stitch markers; tapestry needle; contrasting colored fingering weight yarn for crocheted steek; crochet hook size E (3.5mm); sharp scissors for cutting! Bring your leftover homework yarn, too. Log Cabin Love Coasters pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry; 30% pattern discount code will be emailed upon signup.

Prior to class homework. Knit your coasters, and give them a little steam blocking.

This is an in-person class. Once enrolled, you'll receive an email with the class handout and discount code for your pattern. $55, plus supplies.