1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
USA
Colorwork Three Ways with Jennifer Raymond
Friday 10 am – 1 pm $55 
Description: This class is a great introduction to colorwork! Using the pattern Stripes Three Ways, students will learn how to work jogless stripes, simple stranded colorwork and slipped stitch mosaic knitting. This cowl features a unique twist: the patterns on the cowl are determined by the roll of a die!
Skill Level: Must know how to knit and purl, increase and decrease. Should be familiar with reading a pattern.
Class fee: $50
Materials fee: $5 includes: Worksheets, Stripes Three Ways pattern, closeable stitch markers.
Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn in two colors, approx 250 yrds. Please make sure yarn is sturdy, holds up well to unraveling and not single ply. Please note: yarn in dark colors makes learning difficult!
Homework: Students have the option of making the small, medium or large cowl 15(17, 20)” or 38(43, 50) cm around. Gauge should be: 10 sts and 14 rows = 2” in stockinette. Before the class, cast on and work the following instructions (for edge of cowl) in worsted weight yarn. Using MC: Cast on 74 [86, 98] sts. Join to work in the rnd by knitting first and last st together, and place marker to indicate start of rnd. Make sure stitches don’t twist! 73 [85, 97] sts. Border: Rnd 1: Using MC, knit all sts. Rnd 2: Using MC, purl all sts. Rnd 3 & 4: Repeat rnds 1 & 2 using CC. Rnd 5 & 6: Repeat rnds 1 & 2 using MC.
Students Should Bring:
- Pen or pencil
- Worsted weight yarn in any fiber in two colors to work the cowl. Yarn should be sturdy and NOT single-ply, in colors that are easy to see. Best results if the 2 yarns are in contrasting colors.
- Needles to get gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 2” in stockinette.
Minimum Age: 16 and up
