{"product_id":"gauge-swatch-blocking-101","title":"Gauge Swatch \u0026 Blocking 101","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwatching and Blocking 101!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSwatching and blocking, the first and last steps of many knitting projects, have a huge impact on your final knitted piece. In this two-hour class you'll learn how to make gauge swatches for different types of projects.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe’ll look at how your gauge swatch guides your decisions on needles, yarn, pattern size selection and more.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the class we'll learn how to block both gauge swatches and completed knits.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou are welcome to bring previously made project gauge swatches with questions regarding those swatches.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou're also welcome to bring one completed project.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe won’t block those projects during the class, but we'll refer to those as examples as we cover blocking techniques.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-class Homework\u003c\/b\u003e: Knit (2) \u003cb\u003e5” x 5”\u003c\/b\u003e swatches in \u003cb\u003elight colored\u003c\/b\u003e DK or worsted weight yarn.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe first swatch should be in stockinette stitch; knit the front side, purl the back side. The second swatch should be in garter stitch; knit both sides.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBind off the swatches.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou may weave in the tails, but it's not required.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Materials:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTwo completed swatches.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTwo double pointed needles or a circular needle in the same size used for swatches. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e50 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn \u003cb\u003ein addition to the completed swatches\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2-3’ of embroidery thread or fingering weight yarn \u003cb\u003ein a color that contrasts your swatch yarn\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA 12” ruler.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou may bring a tape measure, but \u003cb\u003ea ruler is preferred\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo\u003c\/b\u003e hand towels\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemovable\u003c\/b\u003e stitch markers, \u003cb\u003edarning needle\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ewriting utensil\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional:\u003c\/b\u003e Blocking pins or they will be provided for use during the class\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional: (1)\u003c\/b\u003e 12” x 12” blocking mat or one will be provided for use during the class\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYarn requirements:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDK or worsted weight yarn in a light color.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will use less than 100 yards total for this class.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClass prerequisites: This is a beginner friendly class, but it is not a class that teaches you how to knit.\u003cspan\u003e You'\u003c\/span\u003ell need to make two swatches prior to the class.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOne in stockinette stitch and the other in garter stitch as described above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease purchase any class materials from Noma Knits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInstructor: Christina Bright\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noma Knits","offers":[{"title":"Thursday October 22 - 5:00 to 7:00","offer_id":54476920029502,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/8042\/0803\/files\/IMG_0856.jpg?v=1789778840","url":"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/gauge-swatch-blocking-101","provider":"Noma Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}