Knitting Level 4: Two-Handed Fair Isle

In this class you will be introduced to Fair Isle knitting (two-colour stranded colourwork). The instructor will cover basic techniques and support you in working through a simple colourwork project, such as a hat or cowl.

We recommend Sacred Peaks Cowl by Mountain and Mesa (available on Ravelry); however, staff are happy to assist with pattern choice. 

Length: 4 sessions x 1.5 hours

Your chosen pattern must be:

• Knit in the round
• Limited to 2 colours per row
• A project that doesn’t offer technical challenges apart from the colourwork (for example, if you are comfortable making hats but not mittens, choose a hat project)

You will learn how to:

• Knit with both hands (left-handed knitters learn to use their right, and vice versa)
• Understand colour dominance 
• Carry floats 
• Follow a chart

You should know how to:

• Maintain even tension
• Cast on and bind off
• Knit and purl
• Read a pattern
• Work in the round

You need to bring:

• 2 colours of practice yarn and appropriate needles (we recommend choosing something in a similar gauge to your project)

Choose your own pattern:

• Your chosen pattern and the required materials. See above for pattern requirements

Sacred Peaks Cowl:

• 4.5 mm (US 7), 60 cm (24”) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge in colourwork- typically larger than needle for stockinette stitch)
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers

Autumn Sessions: