Intro To Colourwork

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Tuesday January 30: 5:30-8:30pm
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Intro to Colourwork with Pam

Are you ready to add colour to your knitting?  While knitting the Sweetshop hat by Tin Can Knits, you will learn how to choose a colour palette, hold two strands of yarn, manage your tension and deal with those floats to create projects with endless design and colour possibilities. 

Pattern:

Sweetshop Hat by Tin Can Knits, we will send your PDF once your purchase is confirmed.  The cost of the pattern is included in the class.

Requirements:

  • Must be comfortable knitting in the round on DPNS, Circulars, or Magic Loop.

HOMEWORK:

  • Please complete the ribbing of your hat prior to class so that you have optimal time to work on colourwork techniques and discussions.
Materials to bring:
  • 3.25mm and 4mm 16" circulars and DPNs, or 32"-40" for Magic Loop
  • DK weight yarn, such as Patagonia,  Eco Tweed, or Vintage DK
  • Main Colour: 70-150 yards (depending on size and style, please see pattern)
  • Contrast Colours: 80 yards total (you may have between 2 and 5 colours) 
  • add 40 yards if you'd like to create a pom pom when you are finished
  • Reminder: Students receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases on their class day. We will happily guide you to a great project you will be comfortable with.

 Duration & Format
  • One 2-hour class
Additional Information
  • All classes require a minimum of 3 students so invite a friend to come with you!
  • In the event that the minimum is not met, you will receive an email notification 5 days before the class to notify you that the class has been rescheduled/cancelled.
  • Class image: Sweetshop Hat courtesy of Tin Can Knits