Name
Two Color Knitting: Let’s Begin
Date & Time
Friday, November 4, 2016, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Category
Color
Class Details:
In a relaxed setting, Mary Jane introduces you to the world of stranded colorwork, often called Fair Isle knitting. In this technique class we will learn the basics, covering several methods of holding your yarns, reading charts, how to introduce new colors, what yarn dominance is, how to avoid tangled yarns, weaving in those pesky ends, and finishing techniques. This class is for absolute stranded knitting beginners and those looking to brush up on their technique. We will begin knitting a stranded colorwork headband or hat.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round
Homework:
On smaller needle cast on 84 stitches. Place marker and join for working in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. K1, p1 rib for 1 inch.
Supplies for Class:
2 or more colors of worsted weight yarn—make sure the colors have high contrast, e.g., dark vs. light—150 yd of one color and 50-100 yards each of other colors. 16" circular needles in US 6/4mm and US 7/4.5mm, one set of dpn in US 7/4.5mm if making a hat. Your usual ditty bag of knitting notions, including stitch markers, tape measure, scissors and tapestry needle. A pencil for taking notes. Colored pencils if desired.
Day
Friday