My close friend Sherri and I took a knitting class today at Madrona Fiber Arts in Tacoma. When I signed up for it, I had no idea that the instructor was Jane Slicer-Smith - author of the Swing Swagger Drape book. In fact, I knew little about the class other than we were going to knit mitred socks. Well - it wasn't exactly mitred socks as I had envisioned but it was a good class just the same. I wouldn't say that the teacher was a spectacular instructor either since we basically just followed the pattern and she came around to help as needed. What I did get from the class however, is a better sense of how to integrate mitred knitting into purses/booties/shawls and sweaters. Mitred knitting is quite simple but understanding the foundation to this technique and how to apply it is really what I gained from this class. I have flipped through the pages of this book before but to see the actual garments in person and have people model them is a totally different story. The jackets were far more stunning and flattering on and the workmanship and construction were incredible. The jackets are truly a work of art. I have such an appreciation for this book now and for the designer behind the book. Wow - am I ever excited now for my class tomorrow with Margret Radcliffe - a name I do recognize!
go to: http://www.sigknit.com/ for more mitred knitting patterns and photos.
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