This class combines intarsia and Fair Isle to produce patterns that change color both vertically and horizontally. We will learn what makes a motif successful using this hybrid technique, and then knit a small sampler using either a motif that’s provided or one of your very own. At the end of the adventure, you’ll leave the class with a souvenir swatch that will serve as inspiration for future projects.

Technique Requirements: Students should already have basic knitting skills, including cast on, bind off, purl, knit, Fair Isle knitting, and reading charts.

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3–5 skeins (partial skeins are fine) of different colors of yarn—at least one neutral, all worsted weight—circular knitting needles appropriate for the yarn you have selected (I like to have a variety of needles with me when creating a new design), stitch markers, pencil, stick ruler, measuring tape, calculator, sticky notes or magnetic board to keep your place on the chart, and the usual knitting bag filled with treasures.