Introduction to Fair Isle
Schedule
Dates: February 2, 16, March 15, 29 (Saturdays)
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (mornings)
Location: Lavender & Peonies, 103-C South Bridge Street, DeWitt, Michigan
Phone (517)668-2000
NEW Dates: April 18, May 2, 30, and June 13 (Fridays)
Times: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (evenings)
Location: The Yarn Garden, 111 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, Michigan
Phone: (517)541-9323
Class Registration
To sign up for this class: Call the location where the sessions you are interested in are being offered. Please contact me if you would like to be placed on a waiting list to take this class at a later time or at an alternate location.
Description
4 sessions
Cost: $60
Skill level: Intermediate
(click on picture to see pillow front and back)
The Fair Isle technique has been around for centuries. Traditionally, it involves knitting in the round and using charted patterns, while carrying a different color of yarn in each hand. This short class will teach you the basics of Fair Isle knitting.
Project
In this class, you will knit a Fair Isle cover for an 18-20” square pillow.
Materials
- Yarn – Plymouth Galway used for class model; ten 100 gram skeins (one of each color)
- Needles – U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular needle
- Crochet hook size G
- Needle gauge
- Flexible measuring tape
- Blunt darning needle
- Sharp tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Coilless safety pins
Session 1 Topics
- Casting on
- Joining circular knitting
- Using charts
- Steeks
Session 2 Topics
- Holding yarn
- Starting and ending new and old yarns
- Weaving yarn
- Splicing yarn
Session 3 Topics
- Blocking
- Securing and opening steeks
- Borders
Session 4 Topics
- Seaming
- Finishing
- Laundering knitted items
Payment
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The student will be responsible for the cost of any materials required.
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Check with the desired class location for payment details.
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Payment for classes at my home in Haslett can be by cash or check made payable to Sarah Peasley, due at the first class session.
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No refunds will be given after the first class session.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this class, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m always happy to help you with any questions or problems that arise from my classes or from patterns by Sarah Peasley, Handknitter. I am committed to seeing you through to the end of your project!
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