Color Work
Instructor: Sandy
Date: Saturday, May 17, 9-11am (Pacific time)
Fee $35.00 (FREE for club members!)
Description: Fair Isle (also known as stranded Knitting colorwork knitting) may seem difficult, but it’s actually quite simple. When knitting color work patterns, you use two colors (sometimes more) in a single row or round. This looks tricky to the those who have never tried it, however, the pattern is formed using only knit stitches, so it’s not nearly as complicated as it looks! If you’ve been too intimidated to give color work a try, this class is for you.
What you will learn: Learn to use two colors on two hands in this easy-to-learn color work class. Learn how to create pictures and mosaic designs, and how to trap the yarn to minimize long yarn floats. A little bit of english knitting and continental knitting at the same time makes this technique easy to work.
Homework: Using medium weight scrap yarn and 16” circular needles in the size that matches your yarn weight, (size US 5, 6, or 7) cast on 50 stitches. Join in the round and work a K1, P1 rib pattern for 6 rows, then two rows of knitting. Bring 2 or 3 additional scrap yarns in contrasting color from your knitted piece but in similar weight yarn.
Bring with you: Basic Knit Kit with Scissors, Measuring tape, stitch markers, etc. and pencil and paper.
