{"product_id":"tension-tamers-for-even-stitching-with-lisa-toppin-9-26-26","title":"Tension Tamers for Even Stitching with Lisa Toppin (9\/26\/26 9:00 AM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes your stockinette fabric look more like rippling waves than a smooth sea? You might be experiencing rowing out—the uneven look that happens when knit and purl rows don’t match in tension. In this class, you’ll learn how to identify the cause of your rowing out and explore practical solutions to even out your stitches. We’ll cover adjustments in technique, needle choices, and yarn handling so you can create beautifully consistent fabric. Whether you’re a new knitter or a seasoned pro who’s frustrated by wobbly rows, you’ll leave with the skills to smooth things out for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM - NOON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Skein Bulky weight yarn #6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pair of 6.5mm\/US 10.5 knitting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen or pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape measure or ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass handouts (will be emailed to students the week before class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework: \u003c\/strong\u003eWith bulky yarn and 6.5mm\/US 10.5 needles (or needle size recommended for your yarn) cast on 10 Stitches and work 12 rows.  Knit this swatch the way you normally knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLisa Toppin\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knittersdayout.org\/pages\/kdo-2026-teachers\/#Lisa.Toppin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/9190\/6975\/files\/lisa_toppin_bio_photo_480x480.jpg?v=1779831417\" title=\"Click on photo for bio.\" alt=\"Lisa Toppin\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knitters' Day Out","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62804985282719,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/9190\/6975\/files\/tensiontamersphoto.jpg?v=1780754413","url":"https:\/\/knittersdayout.org\/products\/tension-tamers-for-even-stitching-with-lisa-toppin-9-26-26","provider":"Knitters' Day Out","version":"1.0","type":"link"}