October 3-4, 2026 | Dixon, CA
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October 3-4, 2026 | Dixon, CA
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Learn about best practices in creating beautiful button bands and buttonholes that make your garment stand out. In this class we will learn how to pick up stitches for bands that are just right, horizontal and vertical buttonholes, how to space buttons and buttonholes correctly, and methods of making a buttonhole. We will also discuss alternative methods to add bands to a garment.
West Building Room 2
Note: All classrooms are on the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S 1st St, Dixon, CA, and students will get free admission on the day of their workshop(s).
Intermediate Level Skills Students should be able to do basic knitting and have some experience with previous projects
Handout
Homework swatches, locking markers, yarn used for swatches, one medium size (1/2” diameter) button, one smaller flat button, sewing needle. Homework:
Please create these swatches BEFORE class begins. Use a solid-color DK or worsted weight yarn to make the following swatches.
Swatch #1:
CO 20 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end.
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 3″/7.5 cm. Bind off all sts.
Block the swatch.
Swatch #2:
CO 20 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyf, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2: Sl1 wyf, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1″/2.5 cm. Bind off all sts.
Block the swatch.
Swatch #3:
CO 12 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end. (button band)
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 1″/2.5 cm. Leave sts on needle. (used for buttonhole exercise)
Faina Goberstein is a designer, author, knitter, and a professional teacher best known for her elegant and well-fitted classic designs which have appeared in many magazines and books. Her interest in wide assortment of knitting techniques and stitch patterns that lead to unusual and interesting textures is evident in her designs and topics of her inspirational classes. Faina is a great communicator and enthusiastic teacher who cares about her students and focuses on sharing her knowledge and excitement about the craft. She teaches live at various venues around the country and abroad, virtually, and has many online classes. Faina is the author of Fresh Slipstitch and the co-author of The Art of Slip Stitch and The Art of Seamless Knitting.
https://fgdesignsknits.com
We have flat rate pricing workshops, with up to two low-income spaces per session*. Materials fee, if any, is included in the price paid at the time of registration.
*To get the low-income student pricing of 25% off workshop cost (not including materials fee), use the code “KCCN3AQX” in the shopping cart. Please note: We will not disclose which students received low-income pricing and all students will be treated equally by Lambtown Festival and our instructors.
Admission tickets – including the Wool on Wheels busses – are transferable but not refundable. Lambtown Festival will be held rain or shine.
Workshops can be cancelled with at least four weeks’ notice for a full store credit if you set up an account in our system, or a refund minus 15% cancellation fee. At any time, students may find a replacement to take their space – email [email protected] to let us know the name and email of the person taking your place.
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There are currently no Covid-19 restrictions on events of our size. We advise all students to take any precautions they deem necessary for their own safety in consideration of Covid-19. Vaccinations are not required to enter the fairgrounds but are highly encouraged for the safety of all our attendees. Hand sanitation and/or wash stations will be located throughout the fairgrounds, along with restrooms.