Origami Knits - Olga Jazzy Knits - Fri. 7/31

Friday, July 31 2:00-5:00, 3 hours About this 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 requires: knowing how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, slip stitches, decrease, increase. Skills learned: The principles of 3D knitwear that ORIGAMI knitting 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 Level: Intermediate What you’ll need to bring to 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) For BOTH Please purchase a copy of YABANE COWL or of COMPLEAT COWL pattern and bring to class. Homework for both: None, unless making either of the cowls. Make a gauge swatch. Cast on for the cowl of your choice. About the instructor: Olga Buraya-Kefelian currently lives in Alexandria, VA but grew up in Belarus, where she learned knitting at a very young age from her seamstress mother. While traveling the world in service of her spouse’s military career she adapted her knitting hobby into a career in knitwear design. Drawing inspiration from industrial and architectural fields, Olga’s knitwear designs are infused with innovation, from creating unique stitch patterns to exploring unusual construction. Her extensive design portfolio ranges from accessories to garments, balancing her love for texture and minimalism with technique-driven elements to bring impeccably finished knitwear designs that can enrich the skill set of any knitter. She has authored several knitting titles and produced a number of collections, and can often be seen traveling the world teaching everything she knows about knitting. Find her work on Ravelry, her website, and see her recent processes across most social media platforms as @olgajazzyknits . 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!