My First Infinity Scarf
Vicki Square
Class Preview
1:32
- In-depth Instruction; over 117 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Reviewing the Basics
18:24
Meet knitwear designer and author Vicki Square and learn more about the trendy, cozy infinity scarf or cowl you'll knit in the round. New to knitting or need a refresher? Vicki reviews the basic moves of casting on, knitting, purling and binding off in both the English and Continental styles.
Supplies & Swatching
11:56
Vicki discusses the knitting tools you'll need for your project and shows how to create and measure a gauge swatch, so you can be sure that your scarf comes out just the way you want.
Channel Island Cast-On
15:16
Master the decorative Channel Island cast-on, which creates picots along the edge of your work. Vicki shows how to join your work in the round without twisting your stitches and guides you through creating your scarf's garter stitch border.
Stitch Chart Basics
15:56
Get a handle on reading a simple chart that makes knitting the embossed leaf pattern a breeze. Vicki walks you through the shifting combination of knits and purls and shows how to read your knitting and troubleshoot common problems.
Stitch Charts Continued
15:13
Vicki ramps up your chart-reading and knitting skills with the more complex diamond pattern that makes up the center of the scarf. If you prefer written instructions, those are included, too! Learn strategies for keeping track of where you are in the pattern and use seed stitch to create your diamonds.
Channel Island Bind-Off
16:37
What if there's a mistake in your knitting? No worries! Vicki shows you how to ladder back to fix the mistake with a crochet hook. Then master the Channel Island bind-off, which mirrors the picots of your cast-on, and learn how to turn mistaken knit stitches into purls -- even after binding off!
Finishing & Blocking
23:00
Finish your scarf with Vicki's techniques for achieving an even edge, weaving in your yarn tails and blocking to smooth out your stitches. Finally, get design inspiration for altering the pattern to make more projects that are uniquely your own!
Improve your circular knitting and create a stunning infinity scarf! Join instructor and designer Vicki Square and begin class with a review of basic knitting methods in both English and Continental styles. Then, Vicki will show you the versatile Channel Island cast-on and bind-off, so you can create striking picot edging. Once you’re comfortable creating picots, you’ll conquer reading circular patterns and charts, and Vicki will show you how to create a gorgeous, garter stitch border. You’ll even learn how to identify and fix mistakes. Plus, Vicki will demonstrate how to alter patterns to create a scarf with custom flair that captures your style!
Vicki Square
Vicki learned to knit from her grandmother at the age of 6, and she's never looked back. Today, her passion has grown to include instructing and designing, and she travels the country to teach fellow knitters at events of all shapes and sizes. Vicki contributes regularly to popular magazines and pattern collections, and is also the author of The Knitter's Companion and Knit Great Basics, just two of her many titles.
Bonus materials available after purchase