Origami Knitting - Olga Buraya-Kefelian - Sat. 8/9

Saturday, August 9
2:00pm - 5:00pm (3 hours)

About the Class:

If you are familiar with 3D knitwear, you know there are various methods of achieving texture in hand knitting. However, in this class we will dig deeper on combining several of these methods in an effort to achieve an unachievable - use knitting techniques that offer elasticity and malleability in order to create structured crisp lines reminiscent of ancient art of paper folding, or any other geometric iterations. Students can choose to swatch or cast on and put their newfound knowledge to practice by working on either YABANE COWL or COMPLEAT COWL patterns for making their own wearable origami accessories.
 
 Skills learned:

• The principles of 3D knitwear that ORIGAMI knitting is based on
• Explore importance of fibers and yarns necessary for a successful origami knit
• Mirror decreasing and increasing
• 1/1 cable variations
• Customize finished accessory to taste
• Specifics on benefits and drawbacks of this unique stitch pattern and the technique

About the Instructor: Olga Buraya-Kefelian lives in Virginia but grew up in Belarus, where she learned knitting at a very young age from her seamstress mother. Olga’s knitwear designs are infused with innovation, from creating unique stitch patterns to exploring unusual construction. Having authored several books her extensive design portfolio ranges from accessories to garments, balancing her love for texture and minimalism with technique-driven elements to bring us impeccably finished knitwear designs that can enrich the skills set of any knitter. 

Skill Level: Intermediate; requires knowing how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, slip stitches, decrease, increase

Homework: Purchase a copy of the YABANE or COMPLEAT COWL Pattern. Make a gauge swatch and cast on for the cowl of your choice.

Required Materials:

• A copy of YABANE COWL or of COMPLEAT COWL pattern (note included in class)
• For swatching:
  200 yds / 183 m of DK or worsted weight yarn in non-superwash wool in light or bright color for swatching
  US 5 (3.75 mm), US 6 (4 mm), US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• For YABANE COWL:
  SIZES: Small (Large)
  283 (378) yds / 259 (346) m of any non-superwash worsted weight wool US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-36" (61-91) cm
  US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24-36" (61-91) cm (for CO and BO only)
  Crochet hook size G (4 mm)
  11 (15) stitch markers + 1 stitch marker in a different color (BOR) + 1 removable marker or pin
  Cable needle (CN) (optional)
  Tapestry needle
• For COMPLEAT COWL:
  SIZES: Small (Large), Short (Tall)
  380 (480) yds / 347 (438) m for Short Cowl or 515 (640) yds / 470 (585) m for Tall Cowl of any non-superwash wool yarn in heavy DK or light worsted weight
  US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-32" / 61-81 cm
  Crochet hook size G/6 (4 mm)
  Stitch markers
  Tapestry needle
  Cable needle (CN) (optional)
   

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

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!