Description ~ Fair Isle 101

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! In my most popular workshop, we’ll cover basic Fair Isle knitting techniques for English, Continental and Combination knitters, tackle common issues, proper technique, color theory, how to trap floats, how to read charts, Fair Isle history, and setting good Fair Isle knitting habits. We’ll put these techniques into practice while working up the popular Retro Modern Cowl.

Materials Needed ~ Fair Isle 101

• 5 Highly contrasting shades of Worsted weight yarn (yarn used is Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted), 100 yds each color
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 20” or 24” circular knitting needles
• Stitch Markers
• Sticky Notes
• Tapestry Needle
• Copy of pattern will be supplied in class

Homework ~ Fair Isle 101

With B, CO 156 sts using German Twisted or Longtail CO method. Join into round being careful not to twist sts.