V- Stranded Colorwork Next Steps

This class continues our journey into stranded colorwork knitting. We will be working on a headband with a classic Fair Isle motif which can be expanded into a hat for those who just can’t stop this addictive form of knitting.

Covered in class:

Pattern overview

Reading charts - review

Adding new yarns, securing old yarns - review

Adapting classic Fair Isle motifs

Color placement

Homework:

Cast on 140 sts. Join to knit in round. Knit 3 rnds.

Materials

Handouts provided before class.

Supplies Students Need

3 colors...Main Color (MC) 70 yds, Contrast Color (CC) 50 yds, Accent Color (25 yds). DK weight yarn...solid or tonal colors, no novelty
2-24" circular needles OR 1-16" circular needle OR 1 set double pointed needles in appropriate size for yarn selected.

Registration: Members $30, Non-members $40

Instructor: Varian Brandon