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The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group

Knit Along (KAL) – Learn to Knit Bamboo Stich
2024-08-19 16:30:00 2024-08-19 18:00:00 America/Chicago The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, August 19
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-19 16:30:00 2024-08-19 18:00:00 America/Chicago The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group Join us as we continue our easy walk along the knitting path. We’re finding our way to the “path marker” for the bamboo stitch pattern. We will make a dishcloth, Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Join us as we continue our easy walk along the knitting path. We’re finding our way to the “path marker” for the bamboo stitch pattern. We will make a dishcloth,

We will make a dishcloth, so you can see how two simple rows create a woven pattern that looks like bamboo shoots. You will also learn how to yarn over (YO) while slipping a stitch.


MATERIALS:
Solid color yarn (100% cotton, medium 4 weight – such as Peaches & Creme) 80 yards
Size 6 (4.00 mm) knitting needles
2 stitch markers (optional)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Download and print instructions (see link below)
MEASURES: 8.5” x 8.5”/gauge not important


LEARNING LINKS:
Go to the website Knit | handmadebystacyj, then select, download and print instructions for Bamboo Stitch pdf (handmadebystacyj.com)
Video used for class: Learn to Knit: Bamboo Dishcloth - Bing video

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