3-6 class hours.

Pleat and welt (tuck) techniques fold fabric back on itself, creating flaps and corded ridges. They can be used to add or eliminate volume, shaping a peplum or neckline, giving texture to a stitch pattern or room to walk in a skirt. Learn how to create basic left and right pleats, and see how they can be combined to form knife, boxed, and inverted pleat combinations. Learn two methods for making a tuck and how to work partial row tucks, creating all-over texture.

(Note: Intermediate knitting skills required, including a provisional cast-on).

Materials 

• 80 yards each in 2 colors (worsted weight). US 8 (5 mm) needle 24″ circular needle (or size to match yarn).
• US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles (or size to match yarn).\
• 24″ circular needle 2 or 3 sizes smaller than other needle

Homework

With larger circular needle and color A, cast on 50 stitches using the provisional cast on method. Beginning with a WS row, work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows. Do not cut yarn. Place stitches on hold and bring this piece to class.