Knit one of these 3 unique round pillows, inspired by local baskets.  (Pillows shown here blocked but not backed and finished.) They are knit from the center out and are completed with a rich and sturdy corduroy back.  In 3 classes you’ll learn all the skills you need to complete your pillow.  

Requirements: Student should confidently know how to cast-on, knit, purl, and basic increases and decreases. Some familiarity with working in the round and stranded knitting—we will go over these in depth.

Supplies: 15% off supplies for class at Hacer!

Pillow kit from Hacer (contains pattern, 2 skeins of 220, and corduroy backing). 

Needles: US 7 double point needles for the center and US 7 circular needles in 24" length;

removable stitch markers; tapestry needle, your favorite notions such as row counter.  Sewing tools to finish back (hand or machine).  18 inch pillow form (available from teacher at cost) or stuffing. 

Schedule: Three Saturdays in a row at 10AM - 12PM MST

Week 1 Oct 18 - Pattern reading.  Review of knitting in the round. Stranded Knitting review.  Cast on in the round. We will cast on together and get started.  

Week 2 Oct 25 - Long carries in stranded knitting, DPNs vs circular needles, tension, trouble shooting.

Week 3 Nov 1 - Finishing Details: Extra stretchy bind off.  Importance of Blocking.  Making the back.  Stuffing and finishing.