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SUMMARY:Invisible Bind Off & Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Finish: Mastering Grafting & The Invisible Bind-Off\nDescription\nMaster the art of the perfect\, seamless edge in this essential skill-building workshop—the grand finale of our Double Knitting series! In this two-hour intensive\, you will transform your hand-knits from “homemade” to “high-end boutique” by conquering the dreaded Kitchener stitch. You’ll tackle the “Big Win” of grafting—learning Amanda’s efficient\, stress-free method to create invisible joins that look like magic. Whether you are finishing a double-knitted masterpiece\, a ribbed hem\, or a brioche project\, you will leave this class with the technical precision to produce polished\, store-quality results on every future garment. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nGrafting Made Easy: Mastering Amanda’s favorite efficient method for the Kitchener stitch to create a perfectly seamless join.\nMnemonic Mastery: Learning clever memory tricks and “rhythms” to help you keep your place in the stitch without constantly checking a manual.\nTroubleshooting & Recovery: How to “read” your stitches to find your place if you get off track or drop a stitch mid-graft.\nThe Invisible Bind-Off: Applying your grafting knowledge to create a professional\, stretchy edge that is ideal for ribbing\, double knitting\, and brioche.\nStore-Bought Results: Understanding how to replicate the seamless finish found on luxury commercial sweaters for your own hand-knitted pieces.\n\nClass Details\n\nDate & Time: April 21st\, 2026 Two time slots available:\n\nAfternoon: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nEvening: 6:00pm – 8:00pm\n\n\nLocation: Maker Savvy Classroom\nSkill Level: Intermediate. This is the final class in the Double Knitting series. If you can knit and purl with confidence and have a basic understanding of garment construction\, you are ready to level up with these finishing techniques.\nInstructor & Qualifications: Amanda Schwabe — A renowned knitting expert and specialized teacher known for her ability to break down complex technical maneuvers into simple\, repeatable steps.\n\nSpecial Information & Preparation\n\nPre-Class Prep: Since this is a finishing class\, you will need to bring small swatches (or your current Double Knitting project) ready to be bound off. Please check your email for specific swatch instructions 1 week prior to class.\nSeries Note: While this is the conclusion of the Double Knitting series\, it is a standalone masterclass in finishing techniques!\nWhat’s Included in Registration:\n\nHandouts: Mnemonic cheat sheets and technical guides for home reference.\nExpert Instruction: Personalized guidance to ensure your tension is perfect.\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/invisible-bind-off-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Maker Savvy\, 462 Hazeldean Road\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2L 1V3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet
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