BEGINNING LACE: The Etched Rio Wrap

DON’T BE INTIMIDATED BY LACE, PATTERNS OR CHARTS ANY LONGER! Grab your needles and knit the ETCHED RIO. This stunning garment has a swing and fluidity reminiscent of woven fabric. Flattering to every body type, this breathtaking wrap will easily become your favorite accessory. Effortless to wear, a simple 16-stitch lace panel is all this piece requires to be a soothing, intriguing knit. Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson will help you through your first foray into chart reading from 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, Nov. 2 & 16. This garment was The Flying Needles’ Inaugural Knit-A-Long, and the 50+ people who made this garment ADORE it! This is truly a great accessory to any fashionista’s wardrobe!

All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) 345-3655. Class is limited to 6 people.
Class Level: Intermediate
Skills required: You must be able to cast on, knit & purl, and have consistent tension
What you will learn: Read a lace pattern & chart, basics of lace knitting, increasing and decreasing
Materials: 882 yards of DK or Sport Weight yarn, US size 3 needles (or size to accomplish gauge), two stitch markers
Pattern: Etched Rio Wrap by Sarah Smuland, $9 on Ravelry or $10 printed
HOMEWORK: Knit a 4” x 4” swatch (stockinette stitch – knit on knit side & purl on purl side) with your needles & yarn and bring swatch to 1^st class to confirm gauge of 22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $70 walk-in