You may have heard – since I’ve practically been shouting it
from the rooftops – that I’m teaching classes online for the fab crew at
Creative Bug. I feel so
honored to have a place among teachers & makers I really respect like Cal Patch, Rebecca Ringquist, Diana Fayt ... I could go on forever!
Here's a sweet video they made to introduce yours truly to the world. It feels extra special because the music for it it is done by Richard Buckner (how lucky am I?!)
It has been super fun working with Creative Bug and I’m
excited for even more classes to launch.
As of now, you can Learn to Knit – English & Continental style, or for
those who have the basics down; take an Intro to Lace class with me and learn to
make a Little Something...
Today a new class launches and it‘s one of my favorite techniques to both knit and
teach,
double knitting.
Double Knit Sprout Cowl with Jill Draper on Creativebug from Creativebug on Vimeo.
Double knitting
is way to make a reversible fabric with stockinette on both sides and
because
of the way it’s made, colorwork is a breeze with no ends to weave in and
no
floats on the “wrong side”. I’ve
been teaching this class in person and LOVE seeing the finished cowls, I
can’t
wait to see what color combinations my online students pick! You can check out some lovely finished cowls on Ravelry.
To celebrate the newest class
launch, Creative Bug has agreed to generously give away a 3 month
subscription and I'm sweetening the pot a little by including some Jill Draper Makes Stuff yarn for whichever class of mine you decide to take first!
Just
leave a comment below with which
class you would love to take and why and then go here and enter
your
email address. Easy, right?!
Oooh ooh! Can't resist entering this one! I've been wanting to take your "unknitting" class since as a fairly novice knitter when I go wrong I still panic. But I've heard of double knitting, and it does sound really intriguing as well. But if push came to shove, I think unknitting would be the way I'd need to go first. :)
ReplyDeleteI want to take the Double Knitting Sprout Cowl class because it is so warm and gorgeous and I love taking class with you, Jill, and it would go fabulously with my warm thrummed mittens and because of my crazy schedule I can only take classes late at night and browsing 20 you tube videos to find just the right knitting instruction is getting old!
ReplyDeleteI would take the double knitting class because I haven't learned that yet but it's on my list!
ReplyDeleteThat's easy! I'd love your double knitting class. I have decided I need to expand my knitting horizons and this would be the perfect way to do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
I'd love to take the Double Knitting class, because I've been knitting for some time already and this is one technique I haven't tried yet. Thank you and Creativebug for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh.. best giveaway EVER!!! I just got back from Fall Squam, and could have really used a double knit cowl for those cool evenings... if ONLY I knew how to double knit!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI learned how to knit over 5 years ago. I became fanatic about it when I moved to a new area in Northern Michigan, due to a military move. I was so nervous being in a new areaof the country. Knitting became my savior, it's how I was welcomed into the community, made new friends, and helped keep the long winter blues away. I then became pregnant with my first child, and it soothed my anxieties of being a new Mom. The wool in my fingers soothed my soul. After having my son, I out my needles away, I was so busy. I am nit sure why I did, but I did. I see patterns that I would like to try and wonder if I can still remember the feeling of wool in my fingers again, by having the creative bug videos it helps a right brain person who is not so good at reading mathmatical numbers, and a foreign like language. I am more a video gal, or show me person. Once I see it, I get it. I am thrilled about the possibility of creative bug. I can watch at my own time, while my son is napping I can step into the craft world again. Thanks! I would love the take the beginning knit class, the basket weave pattern, but also the lace shawl intrigues me.
Well, I would have to get acquainted with the basics of knitting again, with a basic knitting class first, since it's been far too long since I tried (as a teenager actually!) Seemed easier then! I am brand new to Creative Bug as well so great giveaway for me! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested in Double Knitting. I used it once long ago to make pockets in a sweater, but I haven't tried it with colorwork.
ReplyDeleteI would love to take the double knitting class. It's a technique I've been dying to try out and just haven't had the chance. Creative Bug is such an interesting site. There are so many sewing and knitting classes I'd love to try!
ReplyDeleteJust adding a comment from your Intro to Lace Knitting workshop on Creativebug!
ReplyDeleteHi Jill, My name is James Monroe and I'm new to creativebug : ). This whole site is AWSOME! I clicked on your blog to leave a comment for the contest and wasn't able to leave a comment there so I'm leaving one here if that is okay. If I won the contest I'd want to make the, Little something. Its wonderful. I like making triangles and have made them in garter stitch as neck warmers/scarfs. This lace - little something is really nice. I can see myself wearing a smaller version of this at work when it gets cold.
James
HI Jill!
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure to meet you in person at the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Show and talk about the upcoming classes on Creativebug and imagine my surprise at getting the offer in my email about your class!
I've always wanted to learn to Double Knit!
Hi Jill!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting you at the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Show this weekend and talking about your upcoming Creativebug classes. This is a great giveaway and your yarn colorways are beautiful.
I would love to learn Double Knitting!
Your colors are some of my favorites, Jill! I would be interested in taking the Double Knit class. Congrats on all your recent successes!
ReplyDeleteI would love to take the double knitting class. Expanding my skills with your lovely yarn! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take your double knitting class. The sprout cowl is a beauty and would be a useful treasure. I've been voting for you in the MS contest, I hope you get the prize this time! Thank you for the chance to win some fun courses and gorgeous yarn!
ReplyDeleteI completely need to learn double knitting. This would be just the kick I need to get started with this technique!
ReplyDeleteI definitely would go for the double knitting class. This would be just the kick I need to learn this technique.
ReplyDeleteLace knitting has always been a mystery to me - I can never get it right. Would love to take your intro to lace knitting class.
ReplyDeleteI would take the double knitting class. I've tried it based on some written instructions and wasn't happy with the results. Thanks for participating in the Creative Bug contest.
ReplyDeletehttp://pinterest.com/bcknitter/i-made-this/
I would love to try any knitting techniques. I have never really gotten the hang of it. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeletelove it, can't wait to try new projects
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