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== Class 2 Homework ==
== Class 2 Homework ==
*Knit a scarf. Use a tension swatch to determine your stitch size/length. Cast on an odd number of needles. Knit 2 rows, then transfer the stitch on the middle needle. Knit the full length, then drop the stitch off the middle needle. Latch it back up as a rib, before casting off.
*Knit a scarf. Use a tension swatch to determine your stitch size/length. Cast on an odd number of needles. Knit 2 rows, then transfer the stitch on the middle needle. Knit the full length, then drop the stitch off the middle needle. Latch it back up as a rib, before casting off. Use ravel cord for casting on and off. Leave long tails at both the start and finish of your main yarn, to do the bind off.
Here's an excellent diagram of
[http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RVvyYLhts9c/UKq_OsTdfGI/AAAAAAAADgc/Yc8NqHQTCiE/s1600/2-catch-ladder-rungs-with-hook.jpg how to latch up a ladder], from the [http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-new-trick-for-fixing-errors-in-color.html TECHknitting] blog.
*Create or find a 2-color image for fairisle knitting: 40 to 60 pixels wide, and about as many pixels high. You may want to keep in mind how long the floats will be. Longer than 5 stitches can be tricky. File format: 1 bit b/w bitmap is ideal.
*Create or find a 2-color image for fairisle knitting: 40 to 60 pixels wide, and about as many pixels high. You may want to keep in mind how long the floats will be. Longer than 5 stitches can be tricky. File format: 1 bit b/w bitmap is ideal.