Annual Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival

10th Annual Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival
Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax, Iowa • June 1414-15, 2014
Speed Knitting, Ken Gossard, Kansas City, MO • Sunday • 12:30– 3:30 p.m.
We will look at makes for faster knitting and what habits we fall into to slow us down. We will look
SUN at how some of the fastest knitters in the world get to the speed to finish items in the matter of a
PM few days. These techniques will work for both Continental and English style of knitting, using
CLASS straight or circular needles. Once we understand what makes for faster knitting, you can knit for
longer amounts of time and not get sore hands/muscles. We will also cover techniques of
supported knitting methods, of using a knitting best and pit style knitting. STUDENTS BRING:
Knitting needles that are comfortable to use, yarn to match the needle size. Best if yarn is of a
smooth style with little texture, to see the movements easier. Lighter color yarn is helpful also.
More than anything is an open mind of changing knitting habits. ** Cast on about 40 stitches onto
needles used during class, and knit for a few rows.
LEVEL: Beg. – no children
CLASS SIZE: 10
MATERIAL FEE: $10.00 paid to instructor
CLASS FEE: $45.00
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*Note* Material Fees are in addition to Class Fee and are to be paid to instructor at time of class
Instructor Biography
Ken Gossard, Kansas City, MO
I have been spinning and knitting over 30yrs., being taught by old world knitters that needed to get projects
done at a fast rate. Raising sheep all the while, looking at what makes for good wool for great yarns. I have
spent the last 10+years looking at the micro-movements of speed knitters, to get a better understanding of
what makes a faster knitter. In my professional life, I have worked to help the American public gain
awareness of American wool, yarns and sheep production.
Class Fee may be paid by either of two methods:
1. Use the PayPal buttons at bottom of Class Registration page at
www.IowaSheepAndWoolFestival.com. A processing fee will be added using PayPal.
2. You may print the Class Registration form, which may be downloaded from the Class Registration
page at www.IowaSheepAndWoolFestival.com, and mail with payment.
Material Fees are in addition to Class Fee and are to be paid to instructor at time of class