Knitting with Colour - How to Master the Fairisle Technique
Tutor: Jane CrowfootCourse Code: 3218-06
Summary
The Fairisle technique originates from the Shetland Isles and Scandinavian Countries, such as Norway. Fairisle is a knitting technique where yarns are carried across the reverse side of the work to create a 2 layered fabric. Traditional Fairisle patterns use 2 yarn stands, which create beautifully colourful patterns in knitted fabrics. Fairisle is currently incredibly popular and there are many new and exciting patterns on the market, so this is definitely a technique you want to add to your hand knitting repertoire.
Description
The Fairisle method is a really great technique if you are interested in playing with colour. Over the course of this workshop we will make some colour palette cards and work on re-colouring some knitted swatches so that you can see how colour choices affect the look of a design. Jane will also show you how to create your own charts on an Excel Spreadsheet or on paper.
Please bring with you
3.25mm, 3.75mm, 4mm & 4.5mm
If you know you are a loose or tight knitter please alter these sizes accordingly.
Jane will bring needles with her if you want to borrow or purchase them directly from her.
Scissors
Knitters Sewing Needle
Fine sewing needle for beads
Sewing thread (any colour)
Stitch markers
3.5mm crochet hook – bring if you have one. Jane will supply for you to borrow if you don’t have one.
Notebook, pen & paper
Optional –
Camera or smart phone. Laptop or media pad with Excel. Don’t purchase one just for this workshop!
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
Crochet Hook £3 - £6
Beads £4 a pack
Crochet project kits – Jane’s Designs - £40 - £100
Level
From Intermediate to Advanced
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Jane Crowfoot
https://janiecrow.co.uk
Monday to Wednesday
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Timetable
Monday | |
9am | Coffee on arrival |
9.15am | Welcome and tutor introductions |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Teaching session |
6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
Tuesday | |
7-9.15am | Breakfast for residents |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Teaching session |
6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
Wednesday | |
7-9.15am | Breakfast for residents |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Last teaching session |
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