This is a one session class: Wednesday, November 11th, 5-7pm

Button Bands and Buttonholes

Level: Advanced beginner

Description:

Learn all about creating beautiful button bands and button holes that make

your garment stand out. In this class we will learn how to pick up stitches for

bands that are just right, horizontal and vertical buttonholes, how to space

buttons and buttonholes correctly, and methods of making a buttonhole. We

will also discuss alternative methods to add bands to a garment.

Length of class: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills.

Homework:

Please create these swatches BEFORE class begins. Use a solid-color DK or

worsted weight yarn to make the following swatches.

Swatch #1:

CO 20 stitches.

Row 1: Sl1 with yarn in front (wyf), purl to last st, k1.

Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end.

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 3"/7.5 cm. Bind off all stitches.

Block the swatch.

Swatch #2:

CO 20 stitches.

Row 1: Sl1 wyf, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2: Sl1 wyf, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1"/2.5 cm. Bind off all stitches.

Block the swatch.

Swatch #3:

CO 12 stitches.

Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.

Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end. (button band)

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1"/2.5 cm. Leave stitches on needle. (used

for buttonhole exercise)

Supplies:

Homework swatches, locking markers, yarn used for swatches, one medium size

(1/2” diameter) button, one smaller flat button, sewing needle.

Ages 13+

Please note that the deadline to cancel or reschedule is 48 hours before the class time.