Fair Isle 101 with Tanis Gray (9/30/23 1:30 PM)

$60.00

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 Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental, and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, how to trap floats, Latvian braids, Fair Isle history and set good Fair Isle knitting habits. We’ll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up either the Luminosu Hat or the Luminosu Cowl (knitter’s choice!). No previous colorwork experience necessary.

Date/Time: Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:30-4:30 pm

Supplies:

2 highly-contrasting shades of The Plucky Knitter Primo DK Yarn (or any other DK yarn – no fuzzy fibers, please) 165 yds of MC and 180 yds of CC for the hat, 190 yds of MC and 190 yds of CC for the cowl
US 2 (2.75 mm) 24” circular knitting needles for cowl
US 3 (3.25 mm) 24” circular knitting needles for cowl
US 2 (2.75 mm) 16” circular knitting needles for hat
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular knitting needles for hat
US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs knitting needles for hat
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Sticky Notes
Copy of Luminosu Hat & Cowl Pattern (found on Ravelry or at TanisKnits.com).

Homework:

Homework for Hat (MC is dark green and CC is light green in sample):

Using smaller circular knitting needle and MC, Longtail CO 136 sts. Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
Work [k1 in CC, p1 in MC] for 8 rnds.
Switch to larger circular needles.

Homework for Cowl (MC is dark green and CC is light green in sample):

Using smaller circular knitting needle and MC, Longtail CO 170 sts. Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
Work [k1 in CC, p1 in MC] for 8 rnds.
Switch to larger circular needles.

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate, previous colorwork experience not necessary. Must be comfortable knitting in the round.