Designing and Knitting with Floats
Designing and Knitting with Floats
Designing and Knitting with Floats
Designing and Knitting with Floats

Designing and Knitting with Floats

$ 50.00
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Purchase your class, then I will receive a notice and contact you to schedule a convenient day and time and provide you instructions for how to prepare. - James

Instead of hiding floats on the wrong side of your work, showcase them on the right side. Learn how to use multi-stitch floats to create beautiful graphic designs and distinctive stitch patterns in one or two colors. This is a simple way to add interest to existing patterns and a fun approach to creating your own designs for both accessories and garments.

  • Prerequisite: Know how to cast on, knit, purl and slip stitches. Must be able to read your knitting and recognize knit and purl stitches.
  • The class will be conducted in a Zoom session.
  • You will be emailed written instructions and a chart.
  • Materials needed for this class:
    • 2 balls of smooth, single-color, contrasting yarn in DK or worsted weight, needles in appropriate size. Paper and pencil.
    • RECOMMENDED YARN: HiKoo’s Sueño – 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Bamboo
      DK Weight
      Worsted Weight

Knitting Help
For your convenience, this website includes a page where I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your projects easier and even more fun. Knitting Help

Delivery Info

Delivery is typically estimated at 5 to 10 business days. While under COVID-related restrictions, delivery may be delayed.

If you should need to return a purchase, please click on the Returns Page for our return policy.

About Our Knitting Kits

Needles and handsome guy not included.

Backpack Project Bag

Our Knitting Kits include a handy backpack with a front zippered pouch and a porthole. Insert the ball of yarn from which you’re knitting and run the yarn through the porthole. You can even knit while walking down the street.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Many of our kits include our unique StitchSaver™ Row Checker, which makes it difficult to make a mistake.

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Testimonials

Sophisticated, elegant, stylish, chic. After seeing James’ collection, I may give up needlepoint.

Patsy A.

These designs take men's sweaters to a whole new level of luxury and deliciousness. Might have to get a new man once my divorce goes through, just so I can knit him a James Cox Knits sweater.

Florence Q.
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top
Toni Cover-Up Top

Toni Cover-Up Top

ECO-YARN KIT
$ 75.00
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Complimentary Backpack Project Bag

Kit
This kit includes yarn, the pattern with instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. All in a backpack project bag.

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Pattern
This cheerful cover-up top is perhaps the simplest pattern possible. A pair of stitches that you repeat to the end of the row, every row. After working front and back the same, seaming them together and finishing with a little crochet trim, you'll have a reversible top with unique color variegation on each side. How's that for fun?

Yarn
Schoppel’s Zauberball Crazy Cotton, DK, 100% Organic Cotton, Eco-yarn

This project will entertain you as the surprising color variations change resulting in a top that is unique on each side. Each of the two plies has unique color variegation so when their twisted together the blending is complex and beautiful.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.

Gauge
14 sts = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following is recommended but not included in the kit.

  • US8/5.0mm* 24"/60cm Circular – or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Crochet Hook H/5.0mm
  • Stitch Markers

* Or size needed to achieve gauge.

Size

  • Small – Finished Chest 33”/83.8cm
  • Medium – Finished Chest 36.25”/91.4cm
  • Large – Finished Chest 40”/101.6cm
  • X-Large – Finished Chest 43.75”/111.1cm
  • XX-Large – Finished Chest 48”/121.9cm

To order, return to top of this page, and select size, colorway and number of kits.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

More about Our Kits

 

 

 

Delivery Info

Delivery is typically estimated at 5 to 10 business days. While under COVID-related restrictions, delivery may be delayed.

If you should need to return a purchase, please click on the Returns Page for our return policy.

About Our Knitting Kits

Needles and handsome guy not included.

Backpack Project Bag

Our Knitting Kits include a handy backpack with a front zippered pouch and a porthole. Insert the ball of yarn from which you’re knitting and run the yarn through the porthole. You can even knit while walking down the street.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Many of our kits include our unique StitchSaver™ Row Checker, which makes it difficult to make a mistake.

Shop Our Knitting Kits

 

 

Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress
Michelle Tunic Dress

Michelle Tunic Dress

ECO-YARN KIT
$ 100.00
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Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker and Backpack Project Bag

Kit
This kit includes yarn, the pattern with instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. The kit also includes my proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. All in a backpack project bag.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

More about Our Kits and StitchSaver™ Row Checkers

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Pattern
When it comes to a light and airy tunic or summer dress with just a touch of sexy, Michelle could become your favorite. It was designed for Solo Lino, the recycled linen eco-yarn. The pleasantly simple pattern is worked from the top down in one piece with no seams to be sewn. And as you progress the needle size increases 3 times to create the A-line profile and a skirt that has a little swish when you walk. The design is simple, knitting it is simple and the result is simply charming.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Solo Lino, Sport, 80% recycled linen, 20% linen, Eco-yarn

This yarn is almost unbelievable. There is none of the stiffness that can be experienced when knitting with virgin linen yarn. Instead, the recycled process results in a beautiful drape that feels soft in your hands. Yet it retains all the qualities that make linen so desirable.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.

Gauge
23 stitches and 29 rows = 4”/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following is recommended but not included in the kit.

  • US 6/4mm 12”/30.5cm circular*
  • US 6/4mm 24”/60cm circular*
  • US 8/5mm 24”/60cm circular*
  • US 9/5.5mm 24”/60cm circular*
  • US 10/6mm 24”/60cm circular*
  • Stitch markers

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

  • Small – Finished Chest 34.5”/87.6cm
  • Medium – Finished Chest 36.5”/92.7cm
  • Large – Finished Chest 39.3”/99.8cm
  • X-Large – Finished Chest 41.4”/105cm

To order, return to top of this page, and select size, colorway and number of kits.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

More about Our Kits and StitchSaver™ Row Checkers

 

 

 

Delivery Info

Delivery is typically estimated at 5 to 10 business days. While under COVID-related restrictions, delivery may be delayed.

If you should need to return a purchase, please click on the Returns Page for our return policy.

About Our Knitting Kits

Needles and handsome guy not included.

Backpack Project Bag

Our Knitting Kits include a handy backpack with a front zippered pouch and a porthole. Insert the ball of yarn from which you’re knitting and run the yarn through the porthole. You can even knit while walking down the street.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Many of our kits include our unique StitchSaver™ Row Checker, which makes it difficult to make a mistake.

Shop Our Knitting Kits

 

 

Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt
Reese Wrap Skirt

Reese Wrap Skirt

ECO-YARN KIT
$ 70.00
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Complimentary Backpack Project Bag

Kit
This kit includes yarn, the pattern with instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. All in a complimentary backpack project bag.

More about Our Kits

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Pattern
It may be hard to decide which is more fun, wearing this wrap skirt, or knitting it. Because it is knitted sideways from one end to the other. The open work stitch pattern is creative, and the overall effect is a delightful little beach or pool coverup. Plus, the pattern is written so you can create a mini-skirt or a longer version to suit your own personal style.

Yarn
GGH’s Reva, Fingering, 95% Recycled Cotton, 5% Other Fibers, Eco-yarn

In our efforts to find eco-friendly yarns, we were delighted to discover Reva. If you’d like to support the growing tend to recycle and reuse in the fashion industry, work with this beautiful, recycled yarn. Its subdued color palette and subtle textured finish creates a casually sophisticated look. So, its soft easy drape will feel good for more reasons than one.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.

Gauge
20.5 sts = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following are recommended but not included in the kit.

  • US6/4.0mm 24”/60cm circular, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Stitch markers

Size

  • Width: Small/Medium – 40”/111.7cm
  • Width: Large/X-Large – 50”/127cm
  • Length: 13”/33cm or your desired length

To order, return to top of this page, and select size, colorway and number of kits.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

More about Our Kits and StitchSaver™ Row Checkers

 

 

 

Delivery Info

Delivery is typically estimated at 5 to 10 business days. While under COVID-related restrictions, delivery may be delayed.

If you should need to return a purchase, please click on the Returns Page for our return policy.

About Our Knitting Kits

Needles and handsome guy not included.

Backpack Project Bag

Our Knitting Kits include a handy backpack with a front zippered pouch and a porthole. Insert the ball of yarn from which you’re knitting and run the yarn through the porthole. You can even knit while walking down the street.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Many of our kits include our unique StitchSaver™ Row Checker, which makes it difficult to make a mistake.

Shop Our Knitting Kits

 

 

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