Stitch Cleveland

Great news, knitters! Stitch Cleveland and River Colors Studio are happy to announce that we’ll be hosting three classes with nationally-known designer, teacher and author Annie Modesitt this month!

Combination Knitting — what Annie’s perhaps best known for (check out her book Confessions of a Knitting Heretic!) — is an amazing combination of Western (German/English/American) style knitting with Eastern knitting (practiced in Asia, Africa, South America and Islamic countries). She says:

I find that this method of knitting is easier and quicker, creates a nicer tension with less “rowing out” and is much easier on the hands (less wrist strain.) If this method is different than how you’ve been taught, give it a try and you may discover a new love of knitting blooming! If you’re a first time knitter — enjoy! This method also creates an incredibly even stitch — my knitting is frequently compared to machine knitting for its regular tension and even stitching.

In the Universal Mitered Bag class, you’ll learn the basics of Mitered — or Domino — knitting and ways to visualize mitered patterns through charts. You’ll also begin The Universal Mitered Bag, which can be completed at your own pace after the class.

On a personal note — I think Annie’s Universal Mitered Bag looks GORGEOUS in Malabrigo, and Erika just got in a huge shipment at River Colors. It would also look pretty rocking in one of my handpainted yarns…

Class times and prices
Combination knitting: Wednesday 17 September, 6-9 p.m.
Combination knitting: Thursday 18 September, noon-3:00 p.m.
Universal Mitered Bag: Thursday 18 September, 6-9 p.m.
All classes are $45. Bag class includes Universal Mitered Bag pattern.

Sign up by clicking one or more of the below buttons and reserve your place now — Annie’s classes sell out nationwide, and we’re so lucky to have her with us!

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Universal Mitered Bag