Build on your knitting skills and learn stranded colorwork! In class we will begin to knit the Hidden Falls Cowl (you will receive this pattern as part of the class). This is a great introductory pattern with easy to knit stranded motifs using only two to three colors at a time.
Skills required for a successful class: Confident with knit and purl stitches, plus casting on and binding off. And knitting in the round is a plus.
Using smaller 16"/40cm circular needles and your Main Color yarn, provisionally cast on 84 sts and join for working in the round. Work in stockinette until cowl measures 2.5"/6 cm from provisional cast on.
Required Materials:
• Pattern: Hidden Falls Cowl (pattern will be provided)
• Gauge is 22.5 stitches x 28 rounds per 4"/10 cm, in the round.
• Main Color: 1 skein worsted yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• Contrast Colors: select 7 colors (will need approx. 30 yards each)
• Suggested Needles: US 7/5.0 cm, 16"/40cm and US 8/5.0 cm, 16"/40cm
• Notions: 1 stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Washi tape or small Post-It notes
• Optional materials: Small measuring tape, Scissors