Knit Faster With Peruvian Knitting
Speed up your stitches and perfect your purl without skimping on color or texture! Join knitting expert Andrea Wong as she introduces you to one of the…
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Speed up your stitches and perfect your purl without skimping on color or texture! Join knitting expert Andrea Wong as she introduces you to one of the fastest styles of knitting.
Peruvian Knitting Essentials
Meet Andrea Wong, knitting expert, pattern designer and author, who will introduce you to the rich cultural heritage of Peruvian knitting. Learn how the traditional hooked needle is used (you can also use double-points or circulars) , and review tension and stitch essentials for fast knitting rooted in Peruvian tradition.
Scalloped Edges
Learn to knit two styles of puntas, or scalloped edges, traditionally used as a border for Peruvian hats and accessories. Andrea first demonstrates the small puntas that forms the base of the hat pattern included in your class materials, then moves on to a larger style.
Colorwork Techniques
Explore a Peruvian twist on colorwork. Discover how to join colors and trap long floats, and even how to work with three colors in a row to create beautiful patternwork.
Popcorn Stitches
Popcorn stitches are a fun textural characteristic of Peruvian knitting. Follow along as Andrea demonstrates how to make “popcorn yarn” by adding texture before you knit, and how to use bobble stitches to make texture as you go.
Making & Attaching Earflaps
Earflaps are another traditional element of Peruvian hats, used for warmth and creative design elements. Andrea guides you through two variations: a simple style for a child’s hat, and a more complex design with short rows and a dovetail bind-off for adults.
Motifs & Customization
Andrea shows you how to adapt different motifs to fit any pattern so you can make every hat unique, just as the Peruvians do. Finish your hat with tassels, beads, buttons or cord, or all three, to complete your charming and festive creation.
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