Lots of Knots Online Technique Class

Name: Lots of Knots Online Technique Class
Brand: Needlepoint.Com
SKU: NP-Lots-of-Knots-Kit
Price: 75.0 USD
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Skill Level

Level 1

Learning the foundation stitches, Tent, Continental and Basketweave Stitch. Learning the appropriate way to start and end threads. Chooses clearly defined designs with plenty of background and no shading. Likes to work large areas of one stitch that requires no compensation. Comfortable with using floss, pearl cotton, merino wool and/or tapestry wool.

Level 2

Expanding on foundation stitches and learning Alternating Continental, T-Stitch, Brick Stitch and its variations. Learning to read stitch diagrams that also include verbiage. Starting to learn how to compensate a stitch that cannot be completed within a defined area. Working with a mixture of single strand and pliable threads on one project to add depth and dimension. Adding stitches that build off of Tent such as Mosaic, Scotch and Cashmere.

Level 3

Learning more complicated stitches such as Rhodes, Byzantine, and Herringbone. Also adding composite stitches into repertoire such as Criss-Cross Hungarian. Reads stitch diagrams with or without numbers and verbiage. Understands compensation. Adding textured threads including man-made fibers intended for metallic, sparkly, and fluffy effects to projects and can work through shading effectively. Uses a stitch guide for projects and sticks to it. Comfortable plying and or blending threads.

Level 4

Enjoys a good stitch guide but is willing to dismiss parts in order to incorporate personal artistic interpretation. Has a library of "go to" stitches and can work through all variations of Turkey Work, Jessica Stitch, Crescent Stitch and Openwork Background stitches. Comfortable compensating in complex design areas. Ok with random stitches such as long and short stitches. Views a stitch guide as just a guide and is comfortable using stitches other than what is recommended.

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Description

Are you intimidated by knots and specialty stitches? This class is for you!

Our Lots of Knots technique class covers the most common knotted stitches including French and Colonial Knots and Bullions, to name just a few. It breaks them down, step by step, to help you master them. We also have several tips and tricks to simplify and help ensure you tie a perfect knot every time.

The stitches and techniques you will learn in this class will set you up with a selection of stitch options that will add lots of fun texture to your canvas. Not only will you learn what the stitches "do", you'll also pick up other tips on where else they can be applied, and what threads they work best in.

This high production-quality video give you a close-up view of exactly how to perform each stitch. You can stop the video whenever you want, and replay, or skip to a stitch you know you want to use. Plus, you'll be able to do this for years to come, because your access to the class never expires.

Come stitch with us and share our expertise and enthusiasm for needlepoint, and become a better stitcher. There's no reason to be stumped by your canvas - at Needlepoint.Com, we're with you every stitch of the way!

Kit includes access to online video instructions, stitch guide, blank canvas, needle and thread pack to practice these stitches over and over again.

Product Details

Brand:Needlepoint.Com
SKU:NP-Lots-of-Knots-Kit
Skill Level:Level 3
Product Type:Online Classes

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Returns

We do not accept returns on canvases, books or stitch guides/charts. We accept un-opened skeins, threads, spools or cards of threads, with a receipt within 30 days of purchase.