Introduction to Colourwork: Fair Isle, Intarsia and Slip-Stitch Knitting – Kate Atherley
Duration: 3 hours | Capacity: 16
Location: Level 2 – Aspen Room
Learn how to work with multiple colours in your knitting, in multiple ways. We’ll start with stripes, then progress to Fair Isle, showing you how read the patterns and charts, and to handle two yarns, whether you work English or Continental, one-handed or two. I’ll demonstrate how (and why) to handle long floats, and how to make sure your fabric is tidy and even. We’ll also tackle Intarsia and slipped stitch colourwork, demonstrating the key differences in techniques required for these other colourwork methods. Along the way, we’ll cover chart reading, how to manage your yarns, and the importance of blocking – and how to do it.
Students must supply these materials:
- Two contrasting colours of scrap medium-weight yarn
- 4-5mm/US #6-8 needles
Key highlights from this workshop:
- A variety of solutions for yarn management to reduce tangling
- Advice on yarn choice for best results
- Tips for joining yarn and dealing with ends
Kate Atherley
KATE ATHERLEY is an internationally-known and best-selling knitting author, teacher, and editor. She has written eleven books about various aspects of knitting, including a series of four about customizing projects for perfect fit and style. Her latest book, the best-selling Math for Knitters, aims …
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