Dynamic Stripes & Clever Plaids to Knit
with
Shaina Bilow
Class price:
$65
Session(s) per class:
1
Love bold stripes, cozy plaids, and using color in your knitting? This workshop is all about creating eye-catching fabrics using simple techniques. Together, we’ll practice helical stripes, nearly jogless stripes in the round, and several techniques for creating plaid-inspired fabrics that look far more complicated than they are. The colorful linear fabrics we’ll create are full of personality – and so fun to knit. You’ll leave with new technical skills and plenty of fresh inspiration for adding color and dimension to your knitting.
Dates & Times
Next Available Class:
June 27, 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm ET
Class Information
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Required Materials
Chunky weight yarn (CYCA #5) in two or more colors
US 10/6mm DPN or magic loop needles for small circumference knitting
US 10/6mm knitting needles; J/6mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
If preferred, worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) and size US 7/4.5 mm needles and a G/4.5mm crochet hook may be used instead.
Homework
Flat Sample: With US 10/6mm 4”/60cm knitting needle and color A, cast on 17 sts. Set-up Row (WS): P4, k1, (p3, k1) twice, p4. Row 1 (RS): K4, p1, (k3, p1) twice, k4. Row 2 (WS): P4, k1, (p3, k1) twice, p4. Leave the 17 sts on the needles and bring it to class. Do not cut Color A.
Circular Sample: With US 10/6mm DPN or magic loop and Color B, cast on 30 sts and, being careful not to twist the sts, place a beginning of round marker and join the work in the round. Adjust the sts on the needles so the beginning of round is at the center of a DPN (or needle in magic loop). Work in St-st (all knit) for 3 rounds. Cut Color B, leaving a 6”/15cm tail. Leave the 30 sts on the needles and bring it to class.
Optional Garter Stitch Sample: With US 10/6mm needles and desired color, cast on 17 sts. Work in Garter Stitch (all knit) for about 5”, adding stripes or color blocks as desired, and bind off.
Meet Your Teacher
Shaina Bilow
Shaina Bilow is a seasoned knitting instructor and designer with over 20 years of industry experience, celebrated for her encouraging teaching style and ability to help knitters master new skills with joy.