Join other knitting enthusiasts for a full day of knitting and learning at the Enfield Shaker Museum, a vibrant place with a rich history of art, craft, and community. Participants will work individually and together on several small pieces, designed to develop colorwork skills and best practices. Once learned, you will apply these skills to create a knitted item of your choice, ranging from simple to complex. The instructor has designed several colorwork charts with Shaker-inspired motifs that can be incorporated into your project. You will receive the full collection of these knitting charts during the workshop, so you can continue your colorwork at home and integrate the motifs in future projects. This workshop is a great opportunity to get an early start on knitted gifts for the holidays.
In the workshop, you will learn:
How to select the right yarn for your colorwork projects, including advantages and disadvantages of different yarns
How to apply color theory when selecting colors for your projects
Five different types of colorwork: stranded (including Fair Isle), intarsia, duplicate stitch, and two ways to create striping
Different styles of knitting and tools that can be used for colorwork; including ways to adjust and maintain tension to create high quality fabrics; and working flat and in the round
Design considerations for colorwork
How to read and work with colorwork charts
Strategies for managing your yarn: to reduce twists and tangles; working with floats; and transitioning between different colors horizontally and vertically
Many tips and tricks throughout the day as well as cameos about Shaker fiber art and crafts.
Workshop participants will need to bring their own knitting needles and other tools (scissors, etc.) and pay the materials fee in advance. This fee covers all the colorwork charts, yarn, some supplies and handouts for the workshop. Participants will have the option to purchase additional yarn, colorwork patterns, tools and other supplies on the day of the workshop.
Skill Level: Basic – Intermediate. You do not need colorwork skills/experience to attend this workshop, but you should have basic to intermediate knitting skills, and enthusiasm and patience for learning new knitting techniques.
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