Beautiful Seams and Finishing Techniques with Alicia Plummer (April 21, 2-4 pm)

Take the tension out of knitting and leave it in your swatch! Seaming doesn’t have to be stressful and in fact can be a calming, enjoyable part of your knitting. In this class you will learn why seams are so important on certain garments, how to work a variety of seams, (mattress, Kitchener, whipstitch, and a hybrid) multiple ways to weave in ends and how to determine if a seam type is right for your project!

Homework: Knit 4 swatches using smooth worsted weight yarn and US8 needles in the following manner: Cast on 40 stitches, and knit until your swatch is square. Work in plain Stockinette. Do not add a selvedge.

Materials: Bring your 4 swatches, as well as a extra worsted weight yarn in a contrast color, US8 knitting needles, darning needle, scissors, pen and paper.

Alicia Plummer is a lover of literature and storytelling in all forms. She transcribes metaphors and stories through texture and stitch, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, memories, and feelings. When she is not knitting, she is busy renovating her 1800s home in Midcoast Maine, spending time with her family exploring the outdoors, or reading. She also loves animals and hugs. You can find her on Instagram as Aliciaplums, & she is also the coauthor of Plum Dandi Knits.