Workshops/Knitting Machine
Intro
There's so much to cover with the knitting machine and it's various settings, dials and features that I've split up the learnings into 6 classes.
It's important that you attend at least some of these classes before attempting to use the knitting machine to reduce the risk of breaking it and spoiling it for everyone. As you don't need to know all the things to just use the equipment properly only these classes are compulsory:
- class 1 (knitting machine setup, basic knit and trouble shooting)
- class 3 (ribber attachment setup, basic knit and trouble shooting)
Sessions and people
The 6 classes will be run twice each to cater for more people:
Session 1: Wednesdays
7pm every Wed, starting Sept 18th 2013
- Matt
- Artg
- Marc
- Necati
- Stephane
- Benjamin / Oni (Sep 25th onward)
Session 2: Mondays
7pm every Mon, starting Sept 23rd 2013
- Charles / Sol
- Clare / Noko
- Joanna (Ashka)
- Tola
- Mark
- Erica
- Benjamin / Oni (Sep 23rd only)
What you need
Nothing for classes 1 to 4. There'll be enough yarn available at the space for you to start practicing straight away. However it's really only for learning material and there'll be limited colours available.
For classes 5 & 6 we'll be starting project work so you'll want to have your own yarn. Have a think about what projects you want to make now. It could be a jumper (as I'll be demonstrating) or something else. Your project will dictate what yarn and how much you'll need. We'll discuss this in more detail in class 1.
Topics covered and when
Class 1
Orientation, knitting machine setup, tension setting and trouble shooting, pro tips and stockinette stitch (basic knit).
- Session 1: 7pm Wed Sep 18th
- Session 2: 7pm Mon Sep 23rd
Class 2
Introduction to onboard computer, design and knit your own multicolored patterns using mylar sheets in fair isle methods (various) and intarsia.
- Session 1: 7pm Wed Sep 25th
- Session 2: 7pm Mon Sep 30rd
Class 3
Ribber setup, trouble shooting, 1x1 ribbing and double jacquard.
- Session 1: 7pm Wed Oct 2nd
- Session 2: 7pm Mon Oct 7th
Class 4
The hacked knitting machine - uploading patterns from computer.
Session 1: 7pm Wed Oct 9th Session 2: 7pm Mon Oct 14th
Class 5
1/2 Putting it all together: knit your own a sweater.
Session 1: 7pm Wed Oct 16th Session 2: 7pm Mon Oct 21st
Class 6
2/2 Putting it all together: knit your own a sweater.
Session 1: 7pm Wed Oct 23rd Session 2: 7pm Mon Oct 28th
