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Intarsia Knitting Workshop: Master the Art of Bold Colour Blocking!
If you’ve ever wanted to add bold blocks of colour to your knitting but felt unsure where to start, this hands-on workshop is for you! We’ll take the mystery out of intarsia knitting, showing you how to work with multiple colours smoothly and confidently—without the frustration of tangled yarn or uneven joins.
By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to tackle intarsia patterns with ease, whether you're following a design or creating your own.
What You'll Learn:
- Master Colour Blocking: Create striking blocks or panels of colour in your knitting.
- Tangle-Free Techniques: Learn how to manage multiple yarns without the mess.
- Pattern Confidence: Understand and follow intarsia patterns like a pro.
Join us and unlock a whole new world of colourful knitting possibilities!
Class Highlights:
- Expert Guidance: Hands-on practice from an experienced instructor
- Pro Tips & Tricks: Learn how to create smooth colour transitions and tidy backs.
- Pattern Inspiration: Explore these popular intarsia patterns, including:
Level Up Your Skills:
This workshop is perfect if you’re comfortable with the basics—like knitting, purling, and casting on/off—but want to take your skills to the next level. We’ll dive into:
- Advanced Yarn Management: Techniques for managing multiple yarns efficiently.
- Troubleshooting: Solutions for common intarsia knitting issues.
- Polished Finish: Tips for maintaining even tension and neat edges.
Ready to add some bold blocks of colour to your knitting repertoire? Book now and start your intarsia journey!
Important info for this class
- Duration: 3 hours
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (You should know how to knit, purl, and cast on/off. Some experience with basic knitting patterns is recommended.)
Materials to Bring:
- Two highly contrasting DK (8 ply) yarns (about 25g each). Choose solid, smooth yarns for ease of learning.
- 4.5mm or 5mm needles (straight or circular).
- Scissors.
- Yarn bobbins x8.
Preparation Required:
Please start your intarsia swatch at home and bring it to class:
- Cast on: 24 stitches loosely.
- Rows 1-5: Knit all stitches.
- Row 6: K2, purl to last two stitches, K2.
- Row 7: Knit all stitches.
- Row 8: Repeat Row 6.
Do not break the yarn or cast off. Leave the stitches on your needles and bring your swatch along!
Your teacher: Lia Weitzel
Lia (she/her) lives on Wan land in Sydney’s Inner West. She started knitting in earnest at 18 years old, after her mum received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Lia’s mum spent many hours in the chemo chair teaching her all kinds of stitches and techniques.
Lia has continued the family tradition of crafting and 15 years (and ~30 kilometres of yarn) later, her favourite clothing items to knit are jumpers and cardigans. She gravitates most towards textured knitting – think cables, lace, baubles and ganseys.
Lia has spent several years working in local yarn stores in Sydney (Australia) and Rotterdam (The Netherlands). She is excited to share the joy of knitting with you and to help you expand your knitting skill set!
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 two people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of 6. 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 it 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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