Clever Cast-ons and Better Bind-offs - Debbie Stoller - Sun. 8/2

Sunday, August 2

2:00-5:00, 3 hours

About this class:
Struggling with too-tight bind-offs or messy cast-ons? Say goodbye to wonky edges in this hands-on class, where you'll master 14 essential cast-on and bind-off techniques to start and finish your knits like a pro!



Kick off with classics like the knit and long-tail cast-ons, the sturdy cable cast-on, and the elastic Old Norwegian cast-on. Then, explore game-changing bind-offs, from the stretchy suspended bind-off to the even stretchier Russian lace bind-off. he smooth I-cord finish to stretch-friendly variations. Finally, unlock the magic of the provisional cast-on for seamless joins, the tubular cast-on for polished ribbing, and the picot and I-cord bind-offs for a decorative touch.

Whether you're knitting socks, shawls, or sweaters, you’ll leave with the confidence to choose the perfect edge for any project.

This is an advanced beginner class: you should be very comfortable casting on (whatever method you prefer), knitting, purling, and binding off (any method).

Level: Intermediate

What you’ll need to bring to class:
Worsted-weight yarn. Length of smooth “waste yarn,” about 18” or so. One pair US 8/5mm straight needles (or size recommended for yarn), and one pair straight needles 1 or 2 sizes smaller. You can use circular needles, but we will be knitting back and forth

About the instructor:
Debbie Stoller is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Stitch 'n Bitch series of knitting and crocheting books. She loves teaching knitting and crochet, and is deeply interested in the way that needlework has woven its way through women's lives for centuries.

Debbie recently retired from BUST magazine, which she co-founded and where she served as editor-in-chief for 30 years, and holds a PhD from Yale in the psychology of women. These days, Debbie is obsessed with learning to spin. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner, 2 dogs, and way too much yarn.

Please note - Marketplace tickets are not included in the class price and will need to be purchased separately.

In order to allow our instructors to prepare for their classes, we are not able to refund class purchases if your plans change. However, we are happy to transfer them if you find someone to take your place!