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Fair Isle Fun Hat

$30.00

This Class will introduce Fair Isle knitting –a two-color, stranded knitting technique. We’ll discuss how to read Fair Isle charts, the basics of working with multiple colors, how to hold and knit with two yarns, and how to maintain good tension in your knitting. You’ll learn the technique by knitting a hat with a Fair Isle pattern.

Length: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills, ability to knit in the round.

Pre Work necessary ( Students can find it on the class pre-work drop down button)

Class Date:

This Class will introduce Fair Isle knitting –a two-color, stranded knitting technique. We’ll discuss how to read Fair Isle charts, the basics of working with multiple colors, how to hold and knit with two yarns, and how to maintain good tension in your knitting. You’ll learn the technique by knitting a hat with a Fair Isle pattern.

Length: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills, ability to knit in the round.

Pre Work necessary ( Students can find it on the class pre-work drop down button)

Participants need to bring the following when they come to class:

  • Pre-work for class: Brim of hat worked according to the instructions provided at registration

  • 16-inch circular needle, US size 7 (or size to obtain approx. 5 sts per inch in stockinette)

  • Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (yardage amounts provided with pre-work info)

  • Pen or pencil

Instructor will provide: Fair Isle pattern, along with instructions for completing the hat.