Stranded Colorwork & Latvian Braids 101 with Tanis Gray

About Stranded Colorwork & Latvian Braids 101 with Tanis Gray

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! In my most popular workshop, we’ll cover basic Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, color theory, how to trap floats, how to read charts, how to combat puckering, Fair Isle history, and setting good stranded colorwork knitting habits. We will also learn Latvian braids going in both directions. We’ll put all these techniques into practice while working up either the Luminosu Hat or the Luminosu Cowl (knitter’s choice!). No previous colorwork experience necessary.

Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class

Materials for Hat:
-2 Highly contrasting shades of DK-weight yarn (sample uses Plucky Knitter Primo DK)
-Size US 2 (2.80mm) 16” circular knitting needles
-Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular knitting needles
-Size US 3 (3.25mm) DPNs
-Stitch Markers
-Tapestry Needle
-Sticky Notes
Materials for Cowl:
-2 Highly contrasting shades of DK-weight yarn (sample uses Plucky Knitter Primo DK)
-Size US 2 (2.80mm) 16” circular knitting needles
-Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular knitting needles
-Stitch Markers
-Tapestry Needle
-Sticky Notes

Materials Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor)

$8

Homework

Purchase a copy of Luminosu Hat & Cowl pattern: https://www.tanisknits.com/hats/luminosu-hat-cowl or https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luminosu-hat--cowl

For Hat:
• With smaller 16” circular needles, CO 136 sts using Longtail CO method with MC (the equivalent to the dark green in the project photo). Join in the round being careful not to twist. PM for bor.
• Work [k1 in CC (the equivalent of the light green in the project photo), p1 in MC] for 8 rounds.
• Switch to larger 16” circular needles.

For Cowl:
• With smaller 24” circular needles, CO 170 sts using Longtail CO method with MC (the equivalent to the dark green in the project photo). Join in the round being careful not to twist. PM for bor.
• Work [k1 in CC (the equivalent of the light green in the project photo), p1 in MC] for 8 rounds.
• Switch to larger 24” circular needles.