{"product_id":"buttonbandsbuttonholes-with-faina-g","title":"Buttonbands\/Buttonholes with Faina G.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a one session class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wednesday, November 11th, 5-7pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eButton Bands and Buttonholes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel: Advanced beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn all about creating beautiful button bands and button holes that make\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyour garment stand out. In this class we will learn how to pick up stitches for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebands that are just right, horizontal and vertical buttonholes, how to space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebuttons and buttonholes correctly, and methods of making a buttonhole. We\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewill also discuss alternative methods to add bands to a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of class: 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrerequisites: Basic knitting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease create these swatches BEFORE class begins. Use a solid-color DK or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eworsted weight yarn to make the following swatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwatch #1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO 20 stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 1: Sl1 with yarn in front (wyf), purl to last st, k1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat these 2 rows until piece measures 3\"\/7.5 cm. Bind off all stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock the swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwatch #2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO 20 stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 1: Sl1 wyf, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 2: Sl1 wyf, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1\"\/2.5 cm. Bind off all stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock the swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwatch #3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO 12 stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end. (button band)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1\"\/2.5 cm. Leave stitches on needle. (used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor buttonhole exercise)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomework swatches, locking markers, yarn used for swatches, one medium size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1\/2” diameter) button, one smaller flat button, sewing needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 13+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the deadline to cancel or reschedule is 48 hours before the class time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faina Goberstein","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday November 11th 5-7pm","offer_id":53876818215206,"sku":"43617","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/7318\/files\/Buttonholes_ButtonbandsFG5.jpg?v=1789589111","url":"https:\/\/www.avenueyarns.com\/products\/buttonbandsbuttonholes-with-faina-g","provider":"Avenue Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}