9am - 11am EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
Beginner - no colorwork experience necessary
Freaked out ver Fair Isle? Curious about stranded colorwork techniques? Intimidated by multiple strands of yarn in multiple colors? Not sure how gauge works or how to trap those floats? This is the Class for you! We’ll cover basic Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, basic color theory, how to trap floats, Fair Isle history and set good Fair Isle knitting habits. We’ll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up the Alice In Wonderland-themed Curiouser & Curiouser Cowl!
Homework:
With B (blue in project photo) and smaller needles, CO 160 sts using either Longtail or German Twisted CO technique. Join into round being careful not to twist. Pm for bor.
Work (knit 1 round, purl 1 round) three times total.
Switch to larger needles and knit 1 rounds in A (purple in project photo).
Supplies:
• 2 Highly-contrasting shades of DK weight yarn, 215 yds each color
• Size US 4 (3.5mm) 24” circular knitting needles or as needed for gauge
• Size US 6 (4mm) 24” circular knitting needles or as needed for gauge
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Sticky Notes
• Pattern provided in class
Handout and pattern will be provided and uploaded to the your hub before the session.
Two available kits are available in our shop:
