This wonderful pattern for a jacket “painted” around the bottom with a New England village was one of the few intarsia designs that I actually took the time to make and really do love it!
Here is my student, Ebbie’s example of Fair Isle knitting. Isn’t it pretty?
Although I have used stripes as a way to bring color into my knitting, sometimes that doesn't seem quite challenging enough.
So, when I discovered slip stitch color knitting it was the perfect match for me and life "hectic". I believe it is the easiest way to make a beautiful color work design and…it looks very complicated to do. But it's not since you are only using one color per row but creating lovely motifs by slipping certain stitches and knitting other stitches. After designing and making several sweaters using the slip stitch color technique I decided to plan a workshop for the technique. I have given it several times over the years and think it's time to do it again!
Here is the information about the upcoming workshop:
Slip Stitch Colors Workshop
Learn a fun and easy way to add color to your knitting!
9 Slipstitch patterns will be covered as you make a lovely scarf.
5 classes
Time and Dates
AM: Monday April 12, April 26, May 10, May 24, June 14 – 11 a.m.-12:30
Cost: $50 for the 5 classes
In the workshop, you will be making the scarf in 2 pieces and will learn 2 new stitches each class.
I have received several requests for an evening class and if I get enough interest I will set up one for Wednesday evenings (on the dates that the Rowdy Group" [they named themselves that, it's who they are and love being! ] does not meet. ) In other words every other Wednesday evening beginning mid April.
Please email me at notesfromknitclass@gmail.com if you want to sign up or to get more information.
Knit away dear students while you enjoy spring's colorful arrival,
Mary
