Finishing School: Bind Off, Block & Beyond

About this experience

Class Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Becky LiVigni

This class is one session long. Please ensure you are available for the session before booking your spot. See cancellation policy below. 

You've knitted it — now what? This hands-on workshop tackles the skills that live between "I bound off" and "finished object""— the part most knitters learn by accident or not at all. We'll cover multiple bind-off methods and when to use each, how to wet block and steam block different fiber types, seaming techniques, and best practices for weaving in ends so they actually stay. You'll work on samples and swatches to practice each technique and leave with a go-to finishing toolkit for any future project.

Topics:

• Bind off methods (stretchy, three needle bind off, italian bind off) 
• Blocking (wet blocking, steam blocking)
• Seaming (mattress stitch for side seams, invisible joining)
• Weaving in ends
• Finishing order

Pre-Requisites:

• Cast on (any method)
• Knit & Purl Stitch
• Basic Bind Off
• *Completion of at least one knitted project recommended"

Materials Needed for Class:

• 2-3 pre-knit swatches in worsted weight, at least 4"" x 4"" each
• US 7 or 8 knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• (optional: rust-proof blocking pins, wool wash, blocking mats)

Homework:

• Knit 2-3 swatches of at least 4"" x 4"" in worsted weight yarn - bring them unblocked [more details sent to email a week before class]
• Look up the fiber content of your yarn - this determines your blocking method
• Bring any finished or in-progress piece you've been unsure how to complete

Minimum Number of Students: 3

If class minimum is not met by 48 hours before class start, class will be cancelled. Registrants will be contacted via phone and/or email, and refunded the full class fee to their original form of payment.

Class Policies

The schedule presented is the available time for the instructor. If you are unable to attend a class session, a 1:1 lesson can be scheduled at an additional cost.

Yarncom must be notified a minimum of 48 hours before the first session begins if you will not be attending. Refunds will not be available for cancellations within 48 hours of the first session.

Credit card refunds for cancellations are available with a $15 administration fee.

Store credit refunds for cancellations are available at no additional fee. The credit will be added to your customer profile.

You may reschedule your class up to 48 hours before the first session if the class is offered at another time.

Exceptions at management discretion.