Visible Mending: Knits

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

Learn three different methods for mending knitted garments.

<h3>Visible Mending: Knits</h3>Saturday, April 2, 10am-12pmInstructor: Karen Anderson$30 + $5 materials feeClass limit: 8Experience level: Beginner mender, must be comfortable knittingPlease note mask policy for this class outlined below.**In this class, we will dive into three methods for mending knits: Scotch Darning (weaving based), Swiss Darning (duplicate stitch), and the Knitted Patch. You will need to know how to knit for this class and I will provide swatches that we will use to learn the techniques. I will provide everything that you need! You are also welcome to bring a sweater that needs mending and the yarn you&#x27;d like to use on it. I recommend a large-gauge sweater in a light or medium color as your first repair. This class will last two hours with a third hour as optional work time. Bring a lunch if you plan on staying; there are a microwave and refrigerator at the Guild house.Materials: Instructor will provide knit swatches, yarn, yarn needles, double point knitting needles, and scissors for you to use during the class. You&#x27;ll go home with your swatches. If you bring a sweater to mend, please bring the yarn or thread you would like to use on it. Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, <a href="mailto:ninjakern@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Karen Anderson</a>. Problems registering? Email the <a href="mailto:classes@weaversguildcincinnati.orginnati.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education Committee.</a>**Mask policy for this class: Check the CDC website <a href="https://www.cdc.gov" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for the current guidance for Hamilton County, Ohio. Green: masks optional. Yellow and Red: masks required.Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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