Stranded Colorwork Knitting - Deep Dive
About Stranded Colorwork Knitting - Deep Dive
The class is designed for the knitter who has found the joys of stranded colorwork knitting, but after working stranded and Fair Isle patterns, still have some questions. Is there anything else I can do with this technique? Is there a way to add texture as well as color? What is yarn dominance and how can I avoid it? How do I get rid of long floats in the back? This class will answer these questions and more using a discussion format that covers over 20 topics related to stranded colorwork knitting. Students should bring yarn and needles to help further explore the solutions to these deep dive questions.
What will students learn:
This is a discussion class as well as a "how to" class. Bring your questions.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
2 colors...one light , one dark of worsted or DK weight yarn...solid color, no novelty
2-24" circular needles OR 1-32" circular needle OR 1–16” circular needles OR 1 set double pointed needles in appropriate size for yarn selected.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
Cast on 80 sts with either color yarn. Join to knit in round. Place a marker to indicate start of round.
Knit 3 rounds.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
Advanced
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
taken at least a beginning stranded/Fair Isle class
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 6
How It Works
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Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Varian Brandon
Varian Brandon started knitting at age eight. A trip to the islands of Great Britain rekindled a love of color and created an interest in the traditions of Fair Isle design and construction. She is currently designing stranded colorwork patterns for several yarn companies, as well as her own website.
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