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Freaked over Fair Isle? Curious about stranded colorwork techniques? Intimidated by multiple strands of yarn in multiple colors? Not sure how gauge works or how to trap those floats? This is the workshop for you! We’ll cover basic Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental, and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, how to trap floats, Latvian braids, Fair Isle history and set good Fair Isle knitting habits. We’ll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up the Skybridge Hat!
Supplies Needed:
2 Highly contrasting shades of Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn
Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular knitting needles
Size US 4 (3.5mm) 16” circular knitting needles
Size US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Sticky Notes
Copy of Skybridge Pattern (found on Ravelry or at Tanisknits.com)
Homework:
With smaller circular needles, CO 120 sts using Longtail CO method with MC (the equivalent to the red in the project photo). Join in the round being careful not to twist. PM for bor.
Work [k1 in CC The equivalent to the pink in the project photo), p1 in MC] for 8 rounds.
Knit 1 round in CC.
Switch to larger circular needles. Knit 6 rounds in MC.