Name
An Introduction to Intarsia
Date & Time
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Lucy Neatby
Category
Color, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
What is intarsia knitting? How does this technique allow you to paint with yarn? Preparation for knitting; the key to serene working. Reading and improving charts. Planning a strategy to tackle your project. Establishing the first row. Dealing with tails and tangles. Which ends should be knitted in, which are better darned in. Linking yarns. Coping with horizontal color jumps. Surgical removal of mistakes and rescue tactics.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
A pair of needles (ideally straight) US 4 or 5 (3.5 or 3.75 mm). Darning needles; blunt and semi-sharp. Scissors. A bag of part balls of yarn, in six or more solid colors (preferably wool and wool blends), in mainly DK/Sport (6st per inch) weight or heavier. Ruler or sticky notes. Usual knitting paraphernalia. Markers or colored pencils (optional).
Day
Sunday