Description ~ Beginner Stranded Colorwork - Akureyri Hat

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 stranded colorwork knitting techniques for English, Continental, and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, how to trap floats, Fair Isle history, and set good colorwork knitting habits. We'll put everything we learned into practice while knitting up the Akureyri Hat, inspired by Iceland. No previous colorwork experience necessary.

Materials Needed ~ Beginner Stranded Colorwork - Akureyri Hat

• 2 Highly Contrasting Shades of heavy sport/light DK-Weight Yarn (160yds/146m of MC, 100yds/90m of CC) for 22 sts/28 rnds/4" gauge- no fuzzy, novelty, or highly variegated fibers
• Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16" Circular Knitting Needles
• Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16" Circular Knitting Needles
• Size US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Sticky Notes
• Copy of pattern will be supplied in the handout

Homework ~ Beginner Stranded Colorwork - Akureyri Hat

With MC (dark green in the sample) and smaller circular needles, Longtail CO 120 sts, join into round, being careful not to twist, pm for bor. Work [knit 1 round, purl 1 round] three times. Switch to larger needles.