Join colorwork master Tanis Gray for a Double Knitting virtual workshop with Peace Tree! A truly magical technique, Double Knitting creates a double-thick, double-sided fabric with no visible wrong side and inverted colors simultaneously! A cousin to stranded colorwork and intarsia, Double Knitting requires no stranding, no float trapping, no bobbins, and allows for larger motifs to be knit with ease without worrying about puckering. If you can knit and purl, you can Double Knit!
On Day 1, we’ll cover basic Double Knitting techniques, chart reading, decreases and increases, and binding off. On Day 2, we will begin a workshop-debuting hat pattern available in two sizes featuring moon phase motifs, learn the 2-color Italian Tubular Cast On, and discuss blocking and finishing techniques. By the end of our time together, you’ll be Double Knitting like a champion!
Sigh up for the workshop here.
Skills required: Ability to knit and purl in the round. Previous colorwork experience not necessary, but helpful.
Materials:
Day 1:
• 2 Balls Highly Contrasting Worsted Weight Yarn (no fuzzy or novelty fibers), about 75 yds each
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• Size G Crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers
• Post-it Notes
Day 2:
• 2 Balls Highly Contrasting Worsted Weight Yarn (yarn used in samples is Freia Fibers Ombre Worsted and Ombre Semi-Solids – Hard Candy and Charcoal for small black and rainbow sample, Blue Velvet and Ecru for large white and blue version) 127 yds each color
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle (or 20” Circular Knitting Needle for large version is desired)
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs
• Stitch Markers
• Post-it Notes
• Tapestry Needle
• Pattern Will Be Provided in Class Materials
Approximate Finished Size of Class Project:
Small Size: 8”/20cm High x 20”/51cm Circumference (rainbow and black version)
Large Size: 9”/23cm High x 22.5”/57cm Circumference (blue/purple and white version)
Homework:
Day 1:
Come caffeinated with yarn wound.
Day 2:
No homework – we begin the project together!