Beyond the Basics: Introduction to Two-Color Stranded Knitting
Ready to add patterns to your projects? This fast-paced, 3-hour workshop is the perfect next step for knitters ready to move from single-color projects to the exciting world of stranded colorwork (often called Fair Isle).
You will begin a cozy, winter-themed tube scarf that is worked seamlessly in the round. We will focus on the fundamental skills needed to successfully work with two colors in a single round, setting you up to tackle hats, sweaters, and mittens!
Skills Required (Advanced Beginner)
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Knitting in the Round: Must be proficient and comfortable with joining and working stockinette stitch on circular needles (or DPNs).
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Basic Stitches: Comfortable with the knit stitch (K).
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Pattern Reading: Ability to follow basic written instructions.
What You Will Learn in 3 Hours
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Holding Two Yarns: Discover different methods for holding two contrasting colors and find the style that works best for you (e.g., in one hand, or one in each hand).
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Reading a Colorwork Chart: Learn to follow a simple chart to create a repeating winter pattern (like snowflakes, dots, or small peaks).
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The Power of Floats: Understand what floats are (the yarn carried across the back of the work) and, most importantly, how to maintain even tension to prevent puckering.
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Color Dominance: Learn the simple trick to make your pattern color pop against the background.
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Seamless Color Change: Review the technique for a clean transition when changing colors at the start of a new round.
Project Details:
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Project: A beginner-friendly, seamless Two-Color Tube Scarf.
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Technique: Introduction to simple stranded colorwork (Fair Isle).
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Duration: 3 hours.
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Needle Type: 16-inch (40 cm) Circular Needles.
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Needle Size: US 7 (4.5 mm) OR whatever size is needed to achieve a smooth fabric with your chosen yarn. If your gauge is generally tight, consider bringing a US 8 (5.0 mm) as colorwork tends to tighten your gauge.
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Stitch Markers: One distinctive marker for the Beginning of Round (BOR) and at least one other for a pattern repeat, if needed.
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Darning/Tapestry Needle: For weaving in the yarn tails at the end.
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Small Scissors: For snipping yarn ends.
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Copy of the Pattern/Chart: The class pattern/chart (provided by the instructor).
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Optional Tool: A Knitting Thimble/Ring (also called a Stranded Colorwork Guide) is highly recommended if you struggle with holding two yarns in one hand.
| Instructor: | Jodi Pavey |
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