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The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group
Learn to Knit Modified Basketweave Stitch
Thursday, June 11
11:00am - 1:00pm
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2026-06-11 11:00:00
2026-06-11 13:00:00
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The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group
We will make a dishcloth using a modified basketweave stitch. This stitch pattern may look like a complex woven knit, but all you need to know is how to knit and purl.
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
Main Library
Room 208: Maker Activity BWe will make a dishcloth using a modified basketweave stitch. This stitch pattern may look like a complex woven knit, but all you need to know is how to knit and purl.
Join this friendly group of welcoming knitters to knit alongside others who are happy to discuss and share techniques and help each other out with knitting projects
MATERIALS:
Cotton yarn (100% cotton, medium 4 weight – such as Peaches & Creme) 80 yards
Size 7 (4.50 mm) knitting needles (you can use smaller needles if you prefer a tighter knit cloth)
2 stitch markers (optional)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Download and print instructions (see link below)
MEASURES: 11” x 10”/gauge not important
LEARNING LINKS:
Go to the website Knit | handmadebystacyj, then select, download and print instructions for the Large Basketweave Dishcloth
Video used for class: Learn to Knit - Basketweave Dishcloth - Continental - YouTube
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