Fair Isle and Colourwork Knitting with Linda
Learn how to knit gorgeous colourful designs using multiple strands of yarn at once in our Fair Isle & Stranded Colourwork workshop. You'll learn all the skills you need while knitting in-the-round a cute, woolly beanie with a pretty colourwork border
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Unravel the mysteries of Stranded Colourwork / Fair Isle knitting while starting to knit a cute, woolly beanie. By the time you've finished you'll know all the skills you need to move on to larger and more complex colourwork projects in the future.
You will learn:
- the basics of stranded colourwork techniques
- how to manage multiple strands of yarn at once
- how to carry & catch your yarn floats at the back of your work
- how to read colourwork charts
- all about colour & how to choose yarn.
You'll learn all the skills you need to hand knit your own stranded colourwork projects. Once you start knitting with multiple colours at once, you'll never want to stop!
Skill level: knitters who are comfortable with casting on, knit and purl stitches and knitting in the round will enjoy this class.
Come along to this class and give stranded colourwork a try...we know you'll love it.
Fabulous colourwork projects we love (images):
(Pattern information can be found on Ravelry via the links). If you want to try a colourwork sweater, we recommend patterns which are for top down knitting in the round. This means there are no seams and no purling which makes colourwork much easier.
- Orange/Taupe sweater Art Nouveau Sweater by Elenor Mortensen - take a look at our Art Nouveau kits in Fabulous Sock. Colourway shown: Twine Time
- Drawing Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto. We have kits available in BC Garn Semilla GOTS
- Child's sweater Dog Star by Tin Can Knits knitted in Peppin 8
- Alpine Bloom by Caitlin Hunter knitted and worn by Amanda Drummond - view our kits in Romance. Colourway shown: Poison Apple
- Lovebirds Sweater by Kate Oates...can you believe this gorgeous top is knitted using only 1 contrast colour? The secret - it's a colour-changing yarn: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool
Important info for this class
Duration: 3 hours
You will need:
- Approximately 200m of main colour (MC), 60m of one contrast colour or 20m x 3 Contrast Colours (CC) in wool (or wool blend) 10ply / worsted weight yarn. Suggested yarns are Fiddlesticks Grange 10, Fiddlesticks Peppin 10, or any other suitable 10ply yarn from your stash.
- 1 x 3.75mm 40cm circular needles
- 1 x 4.50mm 40cm circular needles
- 1 x 4.50mm 80-100cm circular needles
Before you come to the class:
On your 3.75mm (40cm) needles, using your main colour, cast on 102 sts and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work 5cm of 1 x 1 rib
Change to 4.5mm needles (40cm) and work 1 round of knit stitch.
Leave your work on the needles and bring it with you on the day.
You will leave with: A partially completed Hamlet Hat and the pattern and skills to complete it, along with the confidence to create more colour work projects.
You're also entitled to a 10% discount on yarn, accessory and book purchases in store on the day.
Your teacher: Linda Scocca
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Linda was taught how to knit by her mum when she was eight years old and encouraged by both her Nonnas to keep her hands busy. Knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing where all a part of her life from a young age. After a break from crafting Linda came back to it, and knitting in particular, with a vengeance! Shawls, jumpers, cardigans, socks, colourwork, lace, cables, accessories - she wants and does knit all the things! Linda enjoys helping many knitters and crocheters decipher tricky patterns and learn new techniques at our regular Tuesday morning clinic. She has oodles of patience for beginners and is excited to welcome newcomers to our much loved craft.
Terms and conditions
- Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.
- Minimum numbers - All classes require a minimum of three people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of up to 10. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed. We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.
- If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
Cancelling a class
- Up to 7 days before the class - you are able to cancel, postpone or swap a class up to 7 days prior to the class date and can receive a full refund.
- 7 days-24 hours before the class - we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
- Less than 24 hours before the class - no credit or refund available.
Please see our general Classes & Workshops page for our FAQ.
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