Flock2Gether: Ladderback Jacquard
Ladderback Jacquard knitting creates intricate colour patterns with floats on the wrong side, offering efficiency and endless creative possibilities in knit fabric design. Join us for an immersive 1.5-hour beginner Ladderback Jacquard knitting class, where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of colorwork and texture. This class is designed for absolute beginners, guiding you through the fundamental techniques and stitches needed to create beautiful Ladderback Jacquard patterns.
In this class, you’ll learn:
• Introduction to Ladderback Jacquard knitting technique
• Basic knitting terminology and skills
• How to read Ladderback Jacquard charts
• Tips for choosing color combinations
• Hands-on practice to create your own Ladderback Jacquard swatch
Our experienced instructor will provide step-by-step guidance, offering personalized assistance to ensure everyone grasps the concepts and feels confident in their knitting journey. Whether you’re looking to expand your knitting repertoire or simply eager to explore a new technique, this class promises to be both informative and enjoyable.
Come join us and unlock the colorful possibilities of Ladderback Jacquard knitting!
Note: the class fee includes access to our Flock Gathering event on the day of your class. You can add another day’s access for only $15!
Bonus: When you book two Classes during the event you'll receive a $25 Gift Card for Little Red Mitten the day of your class. Check out the other classes here.
Date
- Saturday, April 26: 9:30am-11am
Location
- Rail City Room at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Thomas:
275 Highview Dr., St. Thomas, ON
Prerequisites
- Must be comfortable with knit & purl stitches, colourwork, and working in the round
Materials Required
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Worsted weight yarn in 2 colours, approx. 25-50g of each colour
- Please see our Knit Nerd Blogpost on Playing with Colour
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Knitting needles appropriate for yarn weight
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
Duration & Format
- 1 in person classes (1.5 hours total)
Additional Information
- All classes require a minimum of 6 students so invite a friend to come with you!
- In the event that the minimum is not met, you will receive an email notification 5-10 days before the class to notify you that the class has been rescheduled/canceled.
- In accordance with provincial guidelines, masks will not be mandatory. It will be left up to the individual teachers and students to decide if they want to wear one.