Knitting 201: Beginning Colorwork Date: Saturday, November 7, 10am-Noon or Thursday, November 12, 6pm-8pm Ready to add some color to your knitting? Learn the basics of two-color stranded colorwork while creating a cozy winter ear warmer! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to work with two colors of yarn, hold and manage your yarn, maintain even tension, use a colorwork chart, and understand color dominance. You’ll put your new skills to work as you knit a warm and stylish ear warmer featuring a simple colorwork design. No colorwork experience necessary! Basic knitting skills, including knitting, purling, and working in the round, are required. What you need to bring to class: Fair Isle Headband pattern by Jane Stringer (available free on Ravelry or at the shop) 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (approxiamately 80 yards of each) US Size 6 (4.0 mm) 16" circular needles Tapestry needle Stitch markers (13 stitch markers and a 14th that is different from the first 13) HOMEWORK Cast on in Main Color, join in the round placing beginning of round marker, and complete rows 1, 2 and 3 Instructor: Shelley Cape Please read our class policies before registering.
