Description ~ Colorwork Knitting in Portuguese Style

Students will learn to work with more than one color while using Portuguese motifs inspired by ornate tile work and tapestries unique to Portugal. André will cover all aspects of colorwork, and the class project will be a cowl designed by André de Castro based on Portuguese tiles.

Materials Needed ~ Colorwork Knitting in Portuguese Style

For class:

• A range of needles between 3.5 to 4.5 mm / US 4 to 7 circular needles 32' inch long.
• DK yarn in at least 6 different and contrast colors.
• It is preferable to bring the same brand, preferably wool with a good torsion (high twist for good stitch definition, no single ply.) 

For the cowl:

• A range of needles between 3.5 to 4.5 mm / US 4 to 7 circular needles 16' inch long.
• 4 balls of "Rowan Felted Tweed DK" or other similar yarn.
• Bring 4 different colors (1 in a very light gray or white and 3 shades of another color (for example 3 shades of blue.)

Homework ~ Colorwork Knitting in Portuguese Style

None