Adventures in Garter Stitch

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Create sophisticated results using just one simple stitch! Unlock the power of garter stitch as you knit three gorgeous accessories sure to become wardrobe staples.

Introducing the Garter Stitch

Meet your instructor, knitting designer and author Vicki Square. You’ll kick off the class with a thorough introduction to the gorgeous and versatile garter stitch, including tips on how to identify the stitch, cast on, measure gauge and get started making your first swatch. Follow Vicki’s close-up demonstrations as you cast on to create your first project, a sophisticated triangle scarf.

Slip Stitch Edge & Increasing

Continue working on the triangle scarf you started in the previous lesson as Vicki demonstrates the best ways to create a professional edge on your work, increase your stitches, and deftly change colors to add a gorgeous new design element. You’ll learn valuable tips for counting increases, using markers to keep your place, achieving the best tension as you knit, and much more.

Decreasing & Finishing

Complete this chic, energetic scarf project as you transition from increases to decreases. Vicki teaches you the best ways to work the decreases before showing you how to create tightly spiraled tassels for each scarf end. You’ll finish by learning Vicki’s easy, minimal-fuss techniques for blocking and finishing the scarf, resulting in a gorgeous and fun finished project.

Open Lattice Scarf

Explore a stylish open buttonhole design as you start to work on an open lattice scarf. Vicki shares troubleshooting tips and various methods to create a whimsical and artistic buttonhole effect, including gauging and chart reading tips that will set you up for success. Work alongside Vicki from start to finish through numerous rows of the project, and let your imagination run wild with future open buttonhole patterns that you might want to try!

Starting the Tote Bag

Push your skills a step further as you work with multiple components to design a versatile tote bag. Learn how to read charts for color sequences, make a plan for incorporating multiple design elements such as gussets, handles and pockets, and discover the best ways to align and seam each of the bag’s major components.

Tote Bag Gussets & Handles

Now that you’ve knitted the front and back pieces of your bag, Vicki shows you how to pick up and knit the gussets, seam the body of the bag to the gussets with almost no noticeable break in your lines, and knit symmetrical handles. Along the way, Vicki shares more valuable tips for following the charts and correcting mistakes.

Finishing the Tote Bag

Finish the class with Vicki’s helpful pointers on how to attach the handles and reinforce your bag. Add a no-fuss lining if desired, secure your handles for strength, and explore Vicki’s fun and diverse suggestions to have fun with the color and design of your bag. You’ll finish the class with a newfound sense of garter stitch mastery, and a bevy of project options to start practicing on!