{"product_id":"beginner-stranded-colorwork-latvian-braids-skybridge-hat-with-tanis-gray-9-26-26","title":"Beginner Stranded Colorwork \u0026 Latvian Braids - Skybridge Hat with Tanis Gray (9\/26\/26 1:30 PM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreaked 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:30-4:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Highly Contrasting Shades of DK-Weight Yarn (200yds\/180m of MC, 100yds\/90m of CC) – no fuzzy, novelty, or highly variegated fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize US 3 (3.25mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize US 4 (3.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry Needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticky Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopy of Skybridge Hat available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tanisknits.com\/hats\/skybridge-hat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTanisKnits\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/skybridge-hat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework: \u003c\/strong\u003e(MC is red and CC is pink in the sample)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced Beginner – no previous colorwork experience necessary but should be able to knit and purl in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTanis Gray\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knittersdayout.org\/pages\/kdo-2026-teachers\/#Tanis.Gray\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tanis Gray\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/9190\/6975\/files\/Tanis_Gray_Photo_480x480.jpg?v=1715799385\" title=\"Click on photo for bio.\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knitters' Day Out","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62804132397215,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/9190\/6975\/files\/Skybridgehat2.jpg?v=1780087647","url":"https:\/\/knittersdayout.org\/products\/beginner-stranded-colorwork-latvian-braids-skybridge-hat-with-tanis-gray-9-26-26","provider":"Knitters' Day Out","version":"1.0","type":"link"}