Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits
Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits

Highlights

Knitting
3 hrs
Intermediate
Homework

Required

Skein Sisters Workshops

Finishing Techniques for Fabulous Knits

$115.00

Highlights

Knitting
3 hrs
Intermediate
Homework

Required

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Why you'll love it

Intermediate knitting skills workshop for hand knitted garments, shawls, accessories & other projects. explore finishing techniques - how to pick up stitches, button bands, beautiful necklines, underarms without holes, lovely edges and more in class

Finish Like a Pro: Essential Finishing Techniques with Tash

You’ve done the knitting—now it’s time to make your projects shine. Whether it’s a sweater, a cardigan, or your latest WIP, the difference between handmade and hand-finished comes down to technique. In this hands-on, skill-building workshop with Tash, you’ll learn the key finishing skills that give your knits that polished, professional look.

If you’ve ever avoided picking up stitches, wrestled with buttonbands, or felt unsure about neat edges and underarms—this class is for you. You’ll work directly on prepared swatches to practice and refine the finishing steps that take your projects from “good” to gorgeous.

What You’ll Learn:
•   Picking Up Stitches with Confidence – Stitch ratios, spacing, and how to plan for a perfect edge
•   Professional Buttonbands & Necklines – Get crisp, clean finishes every time
•   Neat Edges & Underarms – Make seams and joins look seamless
•   Tash’s Favourite Tips – Expert shortcuts and advice you won’t find in patterns

Class Highlights:
•   Work through each technique on swatches in a relaxed, supportive environment
•   Learn to troubleshoot common finishing challenges
•   Build the confidence to tackle any project from cast-on to final stitch

Images:
(Follow the links to pattern information on Ravelry).
Skills Needed

Adventurous beginner and up. You’ll need to be confident with casting on, binding off, and knit/purl stitches. (Not suitable for absolute beginners—check out our Learn to Knit class instead.)

What To Bring

•   Light-coloured wool or wool blend yarn in 10ply, 12ply or 14ply
•   Matching circular or straight needles:
  – 5mm (for 10ply)
  – 5.5mm (for 12ply)
  – 6mm (for 14ply)
•   An extra 20g of the same yarn (a contrasting colour is fine)
•   A second pair of needles two sizes smaller (e.g. 4mm, 4.5mm, or 5mm)
•   Tapestry needle suitable for your yarn

Class Prep

To get the most out of the class, you’ll need to bring two knitted swatches:

Swatch 1
• Cast on 20 sts with a 40cm tail
• Work 22 rows in stocking stitch
• Bind off loosely and leave a 10cm tail

Swatch 2
• Cast on 20 sts with a 40cm tail
• Work 8 rows in stocking stitch
• Then:
 RS rows (9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21): K1, K2tog, knit to end
 WS rows (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22): Purl all stitches
• Bind off loosely and leave a 10cm tail

If you need to purchase materials on the day of your class please arrive 20 minutes early and we’ll help you with your selection.

You’ll receive a 10% discount on any yarn, notions and book purchases you make in store on the day.

Class Location

721 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203

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Store Accessibility

  • The main shop is accessible to all.
  • The double doors on New Canterbury Road allow for flat access to the shop.

Parking

  • There is plenty of all-day and two-hour parking around Skein Sisters. 
  • Parking along New Canterbury Road, directly outside the shop, allows for access to the shop for those using wheelchairs or disability scooters. 

Public Transport

  • We are a 10-minute walk from Hurlstone Park train station, as well as Dulwich Grove Light Rail station. Buses also run along New Canterbury Road past the shop.
  • See our Contact Us page for more information. 
Cancellation

You can cancel a class booking...

  • Up to 7 days before the class – you are able to cancel and receive a full refund.
  • 7 days – 72 hours before the class – we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
  • Less than 72 hours before the class – no credit or refund available.

Class Terms & Conditions

Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.

Minimum numbers – All classes require a minimum of three people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of ten. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed. We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.

If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use it as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
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Tash Childers

Tash has been knitting ever since her grandmother taught her at 8 years of age. She was always a fearless knitter, tackling an all-over intarsia vest for her mum as her first garment when she was 12.

While taking time off from Mathematics teaching to raise her children, she taught many of her friends to knit and co-ordinated a mothers’ group for knitters. She is passionate about sharing the joy of knitting with others and helping knitters to improve their skills, so they have the confidence to tackle any project.