Description
Have fun learning how to knit Fair Isle. We will cover ways to attach new colours, different ways you can hold your yarns, how to carry your yarn at the back (floats), achieve an even tension and tips on colour choice and patterns. This project is knit in the round. You will have the chance to make your own fair isle colour combination from your stash at home. I will give you techniques on how to get the look you are after, whether you want a more subtle look, traditional or bold and bright.
This is an online class in 2 parts – 1 purchase for both parts
Part 1: We will cover how to choose colours for fair isle projects. Different ways to approach this, how to edit and what to keep in mind.
Part 2: We will cover fair isle knitting techniques. Ways to get a good finish to your fair isle knitwear both as you knit and when the knitting is done.
Skills required: participants must be able to knit with 2 colours in the round.
Materials: You will need 4-5 DPNs or circular needle suitable for 88 – 96 sts in size 3 –3.5mm.
Yarn required: 2ply jumper weight/4ply yarn in 2-9 colours of depending on the look you are after and how much you want to challenge yourself with colour blending. If you are new to fair isle knitting 2-3 colours is advisable.
A full pattern handout will be emailed before the class.
Homework Knitting: Before class cast on 88 stitches using 2ply jumper weight or 4ply yarn and knit 8 rows circular (do not cast off).
Class size, max 12 people.
**The ticket price is for both parts of the class**
**Classes will be recorded and available for 1 week after part 2 of the class**
Updated 5th November 2024
