Freaked over Fair Isle? Curious about stranded colorwork techniques? Intimidated by multiple strands of yarn in multiple colors? Not sure how gauge works or how to trap those floats? This is the workshop for you! We’ll cover basic stranded colorwork knitting techniques for English, Continental, and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, Latvian braids, proper technique, color theory, how to trap floats, Fair Isle history, and set good colorwork knitting habits. We’ll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up the Skybridge Hat!

Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:30-4:30 PM

Supplies:

• 2 Highly Contrasting Shades of DK-Weight Yarn (200yds/180m of MC, 100yds/90m of CC) – no fuzzy, novelty, or highly variegated fibers
• Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
• Size US 4 (3.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
• Size US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Sticky Notes
• Copy of Skybridge Hat available at TanisKnits or Ravelry.

Homework: (MC is red and CC is pink in the sample)

With smaller circular needle, CO 120 sts using the Longtail CO method with MC. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. PM for bor. Work [k1 in CC, p1 in MC] for 8 rounds. Knit 1 round in CC. Switch to larger circular needles. Knit 6 rounds.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – no previous colorwork experience necessary but should be able to knit and purl in the round.

Tanis Gray