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Paige Plihal, Knitting and Sewing Instructor at San Diego Craft Collective

Intermediate Knitting | Pattern Reading & Swatch Making

$40.00

Returning in 2025!

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In this intermediate knitting workshop, students will gain confidence reading from a pattern, including starting the project, swatching best practices, and tying off, as well as how to read a basic pattern to pick up new projects and learn more at home. Guided by Paige Plihal, a long-time knitter and sewist, we will also discuss concepts like yarn substitutions and needle size so you can plan your next project confidently. Students will also create a swatch with common increases and decreases to understand shaping.

Students are encouraged to bring their own worsted weight yarn and needles (size 8-10), but we’ll have both on hand to use as well. A great needle for use in this class can be purchased here. Students are also welcome to bring a printed pattern they have specific questions about and Paige will provide examples as well.

All materials included.
Requirement: Students must know the following skills for this class: casting on, knit and purl stitches.
Recommended age: 12+ years.

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Beginner Knitting | Pattern Reading & Swatch Making
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San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619/273.3235 • make@sandiegocraft.org

This workshop is held indoors or outdoors, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers, bring a jacket, hat, apply sunscreen (if needed) so you can adjust to the weather.
• Bring water/beverage.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 4 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Paige Plihal is a sewist, knitter, and dye artist who will try anything crafty once! A love of craft and a DIY spirit were always encouraged in her childhood (she learned to sew at 8 years old), and she began sewing in earnest in 2009. After a four-year stint selling home-sewn baby carriers and accessories on Etsy, she found the online sewing community and leapt head-first into garment sewing. She hasn’t looked back. She loves melding fashion and style while building an intentional wardrobe for the relaxed Southern California sunshine when sharing her creative journey. Paige’s favorite fabrics are linen, silk, denim, and leather, and she loves empowering other creatives to try new substrates and explore new crafts.

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Materials	I will use Craft Collective yarn & needles., I will bring my own worsted weight yarn., I will bring my own knitting needles (size 8-10)., I will bring my own yarn and needles.
Student's Age	12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs, 18+yrs