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.

Materials: 15% off supplies for class at Hacer!

Provided: 1 pillow pattern of choice and 18" round pillow insert. ***Should you wish to have all 3 pillow patterns, they are available to purchase.

Additionally, you will need:

• 2 skeins of Cascade 220 yarn in high contrast colors or 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn, 220 yards each
• Needles: US 7 double point needles for the center and  US 7 circular needles in 24" length; 
• Notions: removable stitch markers; tapestry needle, your favorite notions such as a row counter. 
• Sewing tools to finish back. 

Schedule: Three Saturdays in a row at 9:30AM - 11:30AM MST

Week 1 Feb 7 - 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 Feb 14 - Long carries in stranded knitting, DPNs vs circular needles, tension, trouble shooting.

** No class on Feb 21 **

Week 3 Feb 28 - Finishing Details: Extra stretchy bind off.  Importance of Blocking.  Making the back.  Stuffing and finishing.