Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27

10:30am-12 -OR- 5:30-7pm

Part class, part hang out, a Knit-a-Long (aka KAL) aims to provide you with the time and motivation to finish your project, while introducing you to new people and skills.

For this KAL, will be using either the Gale or Mini Gale pattern, designed by Alicia Plummer. This garment is a great addition to your cold weather wardrobe, and suited for all levels. Beginners welcome!

Mini Gale is written for age 2 (4-6, 8-10) years.

Gale is written for 52 (60)” finished circumference.

We have a variety of yarns at the shop that would be wonderful for this pattern, or feel free to bring something from your stash. KAL members will receive 10% off supplies purchased at Fiber & Vine for this event.

Class Materials Required:

Mini Gale

• 350 (450, 600) yards bulky weight yarn.

• Gauge: 14 stitches = 4” on larger size needle.

• US size 10/6.0 mm 32’’ Circular, US size 9/ 5.5 mm 32’’ Circular, US size 9/ 5.5 mm 16” circular or DPNs. Or size needed to get gauge.

• tapestry needle

• stitch markers

• scissors

• 2 Buttons (or more if desired)

Gale

• 910 (1040) yards bulky weight yarn.

• Gauge: 13 stitches = 4” on larger size needle.

• US size 11/8 mm 32’’ Circular, US size 10.5/ 6.5 mm 32’’ Circular, US size 10.5/ 6.5 mm 16” circular or DPNs. Or size needed to get gauge.

• tapestry needle

• stitch markers

• scissors

• 2 Buttons (or more if desired)

Skills needed:

To join this KAL you should already know how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. The pattern utilizes the following techniques: knitting flat, knitting in the round, decreasing stitches, picking up stitches, sewing shoulder seams.