Flip Top Mittens Class with guest Laura Nelkin

Knit Flip Top Mittens! 

“Flip Top Mittens are mitts that flip! ‘Cause sometimes you need your fingies, and sometimes you don’t! Thanks to my Lola’s Two-Timing Technique, two layers of fabric are easily created for optimum flippability."

Even if you've knit mittens before you can still learn something new in this class with Lola's Two-Timing Technique- using knitting cord to create the flip top of the mitten!

Local designer of these mittens, Laura Nelkin, will join us for part two of this class to show us a nifty trick with knitting cord to create the flipped top of these mittens. 

Dates/times: This is a two part class. 

Class 1: Tuesday, January 14th 6-8p (Shaping the thumb gusset, finishing the thumb, prepping for cord flip top)

Class 2: Tuesday, January 28th 6-8p (using knitting cord to create the flip top, finishing your mitten)

Location: Connected Stitches Yarn & Fiber Shop (10 W Main Street in Dryden, NY (parking is available along Main Street, accessible parking is located behind the building with a driveway off of North St) 

Teacher: Chris Cushman with guest Laura Nelkin on 1/28 

Cost: $70

Max Number of Participants: 10

This is a workshop for ages 18 and up. Please plan to arrange childcare for your kids if you choose to attend class. Kids are great! But you will focus more without them and they will learn better in a kids only class experience. 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful.

Description: "This practical, functional mitten pattern is accessible for knitters of all levels. Flip Top mittens are a must-have for chilly weather when you need to keep your hands toasty but still want the options to free your fingers. 

Prerequisites:

You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful.

Techniques you will learn: Increases and decreases to shape the thumb gusset and mitten top, using knitting cord for Lola's Two-Timing Technique, using a crochet hook to create a button loop

Pattern: Flip-Top Mittens by Laura Nelkin

What's Included:

• A printed copy of the pattern (the pattern will also be purchased for you and linked to your email and/or ravelry account)
• A 10% discount on all supplies purchased at Connected Stitches 
• Knitting cord (stitch saver) length for the flip-top technique 

What You Need:

• Double pointed needles or long circular needles for your preferred method of knitting small circumference
  • Size needle needed to meet gauge for your yarn.
  • If doing magic loop you need 32" or greater. We recommend Chiaogoo red lace because of the extreme flexibility of the cord.
• Fingering or Worsted Weight yarn
• Notions: Darning needle, tape measure, stitch markers, row counter (optional), crochet hook for the button loop, two buttons

*all students will receive a 10% discount on supplies at Connected Stitches. You are welcome to bring your stash yarn, but purchases made at Connected Stitches help support our small business and keep our doors open*

Homework: Purchase/gather your supplies. Knit a gauge swatch to choose the correct size needles for your tension. Cast on and knit the ribbing for one or two mittens. If you need help getting started you can reach out to the shop. You should be ready to start the thumb at the first class session. 

*If you have questions about the class, please email info@connectedstitches.com or text/call (607)269-5207*

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Please review our class policies, including our refund and cancellation policy. 

We reserve the right to cancel class if less than 3 students sign up two days before class. You will be notified promptly if this happens. 

*photo credit Laura Nelkin