Name
Color Theory and Log Cabin Knitting: The Albers Cowl
Date
Friday, January 17, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
All Levels Welcome
Teacher
Ann Weaver
Category
Color, Projects & Patterns
Class Details:
Whether doing stranded knitting, intarsia, stripes, or modular patterns, knitters are constantly faced with color choices. The Albers Cowl, one of my designs, is a perfect opportunity to experiment with color by using small amounts of yarn and simple techniques. The goals of this workshop are to expand the knitter’s color vocabulary and confidence in color combination choices and to teach Log Cabin knitting techniques like picking up and knitting stitches. This workshop will present the basics of color theory, like lightness, hue, and complimentary colors, and how colors interact. Each student will receive a color wheel for future use. After a discussion of color theory, the workshop will focus on the Albers Cowl. Knitters will learn how to measure gauge in garter stitch, neatly pick up stitches from both horizontal and vertical edges, and keep it all really square. If time allows, the workshop will also cover the sewn bind off and mattress stitch (used to join the three squares of the Albers Cowl). Although the only stitch used is the knit stitch, this class is a great chance for knitters to learn and improve finishing techniques while beginning an Albers project. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off
Homework:
Purchase the Albers Cowl pattern (available on Ravelry). Print or download the pattern so it is accessible during class. Knit the center square of one of the blocks: Using Size 2 needles and fingering weight yarn, cast on 30 stitches and knit 59 rows, then bind off.
Supplies for Class:
Albers Cowl pattern (available on Ravelry); US Size 2 straight or circular needles (any length); at least two colors of fingering weight yarn wound and ready to use. I encourage you to bring many colors of fingering weight yarn to this class! This is a chance to explore how colors interact and choose colors for your Albers Cowl--or another project!
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$5
Day
Friday