{"product_id":"gauge-blocking-with-kira-k","title":"Gauge \u0026 Blocking with Kira K","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one session class: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday, September 3rd, 6-8pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen to knitters and crocheters!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauge and Blocking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Checking your gauge is necessary if you want projects to fit, but a lot of people aren't sure if they're doing it right. In this class we'll discuss why gauge is so important, the best way to make a swatch, and the rare times when you can get away with being not quite on gauge. We will also practice measuring gauge on a variety of stitch patterns, and go through the process of both wet blocking and steam blocking. This class will be useful for anyone who knits or crochets garments or accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials – all optional: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwatches or projects to check gauge, swatches or projects ready to block. If you have them, also bring a small bowl, terry cloth hand towel, blocking surface (blocking mat, blocks, or clean cardboard), blocking pins, steamer or steam iron, measuring tape, blocking wires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 15+\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":"Kira K Designs","offers":[{"title":"Thursday September 3rd 6-8pm","offer_id":53373379477798,"sku":"43207","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/7318\/files\/Blocking--1.jpg?v=1719868337","url":"https:\/\/www.avenueyarns.com\/products\/gauge-blocking-with-kira-k","provider":"Avenue Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}