Beginning Colorwork

Twice the yarn, twice the warmth, twice the fun! Learn the basics of stranded colorwork while you make this simple but beautiful hat. By the time you’re done with class you’ll have the foundation you need to tackle those beautiful Fair Isle and Icelandic colorwork sweaters. By the end of class you’ll have a beautiful hat, perfect as a gift or to keep for yourself. Pompom on top optional!
Time: 2 two-hour classes
Level 3: Look, I made some stuff! I can knit and purl, knit in the round, increase and decrease, and I’m ready to try something new.
Skills you need: Cast on, knit and purl in the round, m1 increase, basic decreases, some familiarity with reading a chart.
Skills you will learn: ​


Twice the yarn, twice the warmth, twice the fun! Learn the basics of stranded colorwork while you make this simple but beautiful hat. By the time you’re done with class you’ll have the foundation you need to tackle those beautiful Fair Isle and Icelandic colorwork sweaters. By the end of class you’ll have a beautiful hat, perfect as a gift or to keep for yourself. Pompom on top optional!
Time: 2 two-hour classes
Level 3: Look, I made some stuff! I can knit and purl, knit in the round, increase and decrease, and I’m ready to try something new.
Skills you need: Cast on, knit and purl in the round, m1 increase, basic decreases, some familiarity with reading a chart.
Skills you will learn: 

• Stranded colorwork basics, the central double decrease

Materials:

• "Blatt" hat pattern by Sabine Frisch (available on Ravelry or in-store)
• DPNs and 16” circular in size US 7/4.5 mm AND 16” circular in size US 4/3.5 mm
• Stitch markers, eight, one unique
• Yarn: worsted weight, one light color (the main color, 120-140 yds/110-130 m) and one dark color, (the contrasting color, 60-70 yds/55-65 m)

Suggested Yarns: 

• Berroco Vintage, Ultra Wool, or Ultra Alpaca
• West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran
• Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
• Ella Rae Rustic Aran 

One variegated and one solid are ok as long as there is good contrast throughout. As a reminder, yarn for classes must come from KGY. Visit our class policy page for more information.
Preparation: Please read the entire pattern before class starts. Before the first class, use your lighter colored yarn (your main color) to complete the ribbing section and increase row. Come to class with 112 sts on your smaller needle, ready to switch to the larger needle and start the chart. If you need help, come to Knit Studio!
Cost: $60
Date: Tuesday evenings, November 28 and December 12, 5:30-7:30
Taught by Melissa. Class is limited to 6 seats.
For a complete list of class policies, please visit the Classes and Events page on our website