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Fair Isle 101
Class Description:
Freaked over 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 workshop for you! We’ll cover basic Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental, and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, how to trap floats, Latvian braids, Fair Isle history and set good Fair Isle knitting habits. We’ll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up the Skybridge Hat!
Class Level:
Advanced Beginner, no previous colorwork experience necessary
Materials:
2 Highly contrasting shades of Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn
Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular knitting needles
Size US 4 (3.5mm) 16” circular knitting needles
Size US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Sticky Notes
Copy of Skybridge Pattern (found on Ravelry or at Tanisknits.com)
Homework:
• With smaller circular needles, CO 120 sts using Longtail CO method with MC (the equivalent to the red in the project photo). Join in the round being careful not to twist. PM for bor.
• Work [k1 in CC (the equivalent to the pink in the project photo), p1 in MC] for 8 rounds.
• Knit 1 round in CC.
• Switch to larger circular needles. Knit 6 rounds in MC.
Steeking 4 Ways
Class Description:
Interested in steeking but the thought of taking scissors to your knitting sends shivers down your spine? We’ll learn how to secure and cut our knitting 4 different ways with ease on swatches before you tackle that sweater pattern you’ve had your eye on! You’ll learn the single crochet method (no crochet experience necessary), the backstitch method, the needle felting method, and the sewing machine method.
Class Level:
Intermediate, students must have previous colorwork experience.
Materials:
4 completed swatches in 100% wool (see chart in homework)
Tapestry needle
20 yards fingering weight wool (100% wool – no superwash)
Sharp scissors
Size F Crochet Hook
US 5 & 7 needles (use the ones you used for the homework)
10-15 Removable stitch markers
Sewing machine will be available in class for student use
Homework:
Note: Completed swatches for homework are a must for this workshop! You will not be able to steek in class without them. The swatches are knit in a small circumference, so use whichever method you are comfortable with – DPNs, 2 circulars, or magic loop. Swatches should be knit in 2 shades highly contrasting worsted weight. If you wish, use different color combinations to mix it up!
• CO 45 sts with US 5 needles. Join into round being careful not to twist. Work [knit 1 round, purl 1 round] three times.
• Switch to US 7 needles and work rounds 1-25 of chart.
• Switch to smaller needles and work [knit 1 round, purl 1 round] three times.
• BO knitwise.
Two-Color Cables
Class Description:
Take your cable game to the next level by knitting 2-colored cables! The Palace in Wonderland Cowl is packed with technique. Learn the provisional cast-on with two colors, 2-colored cables, chart reading, kitchener stitch with two colors, cabling without a cable needle, and blocking. It’s a cable game changer!
Class Level:
Advanced Beginner, no previous colorwork or cabling experience necessary
Materials:
2 Highly contrasting shades of Worsted weight yarn (yarn used is Kim Dyes Yarn Cannoli Worsted), 400 yds each color
Size US 9 (5.5mm) 24” circular knitting needles
Stitch Markers
Sticky Notes
Tapestry Needle
Worsted weight waste yarn
Size G Crochet Hook for homework
Copy of Palace in Wonderland Cowl Pattern (found on Ravelry or at Tanisknits.com)
Homework:
With waste yarn and crochet hook, chain 140. Be careful not to chain too tightly.