Don't Panic! Stretchy Bind Offs with Nancy Vandivert | Fri. Apr. 25 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

DATES Friday April 25, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 DESCRIPTION An even bind off can make or break a project.  Where the edge needs to be stretchy can be a particular challenge.  We will try our hands at 3 different variation: Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind off, Jenny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind off, and an Estonian Lace Bind off. HOMEWORK (Required!!!!!) Stockinette stitch swatches (make 3):  Using smooth, light colored worsted or DK weight yarn, and needles appropriate for that yarn, cast on 20 stitches and knit Stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) until your swatch is at least 1 inch tall.  DO NOT BIND OFF. MATERIALS NEEDED  Your swatches Tapestry needles and scissors SKILLS LEARNED Stretchy bind offs! SKILLS NEEDED You should already know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. About the teacher:Nancy Vandivert happily admits to being a knitting nerd. She is a TKGA certified Master Hand Knitter and has had patterns published in CAST ON, Interweave Knits magazines, Knitty, Kni