{"product_id":"button-it-up","title":"Button It Up","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpand your buttonhole repertoire and discover unique options for buttons and other garment closures. This class begins with a review of the guidelines and best practices for buttonhole size, placement and orientation relative to the knitted fabric and the garment design, followed by a discussion of why these considerations are important and how buttonholes may affect the look of the garment and its longevity. Then, through in-class practice, we’ll explore a range of buttonhole techniques, from ones that create tiny, all-but-invisible buttonholes to one that produces a refined horizontal buttonhole that can be further enhanced with bound edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur discussion will also include buttons themselves: their size, shape and material; what to do when the perfect button cannot be found; how best to attach them to the garment; and a solution that avoids attaching them entirely in order to take advantage of the way in which changing the buttons on a garment can change completely the look of the garment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, we’ll learn how to fashion buttons from I-cord and we'll consider some elegant, non-button alternatives for garment closures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a virtual class.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate knitter with some previous buttonhole experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e is optional, but will give you a head start when we begin knitting in class. Directions for the homework and a list of materials you will need will be delivered via email once you have registered for the class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe handout\u003c\/strong\u003e will be delivered via email three days before the class along with the link to join the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 7\u003c\/strong\u003e: two 3-hour sessions; 10 AM - 1 PM and 3 PM - 6 PM Eastern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecordings:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class will be recorded and will be available through Saturday, November 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fine Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrollment\u003c\/strong\u003e is limited. If the class fills before the end of registration, you will be able to sign up for a Wait List.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations\u003c\/strong\u003e will be accepted until the end of enrollment for a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee. If a minimum number of registrants is not met by the end of registration, the class will be canceled and those registered will be issued a full refund.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 23, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Lowe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162028826824,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1595\/3397\/files\/2026ButtonItUpHandoutCentered.jpg?v=1785874785","url":"https:\/\/catherine-lowe.com\/products\/button-it-up","provider":"Catherine Lowe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}