Colourwork knitting – Fairisle
Colourwork adds a whole new dimension to your knitting – you can go bold and vibrant or soft and muted. Whatever your preference, being able to master the art of choosing the right yarns, understanding why some colour schemes ‘pop’ and other fall flat will ensure you get great results every time.
Once you’ve picked your colours, you’ll be learning how to wrangle your yarns for a frustration-free knitting experience as well as picking up valuable tips and tricks for avoiding some of the common challenges presented by using several colours at a time.
You’ll be making a pair of simple wristlets or fingerless handwarmers, perfect for keeping your hands toasty whilst leaving your fingers free for knitting.
Course level:
No colourwork experience is required but you will need to be able to do the knitting basics – cast on, knit, purl, cast off. You’ll be knitting flat but Debbie will be explaining colourwork knitting in the round and the differences between the two techniques.
What you will learn:
- The language of colourwork
- Choosing good yarn for colourwork
- Making your colourways ‘pop’
- Colour-changes and how to manage them
- Holding two yarns in one hand
- Holding one yarn in each hand
- Following colourwork charts
- Making a simple pair of Fairisle handwarmers
- Troubleshooting – tips and tricks to avoid puckered knits and gappy joins
What’s included:
All materials are included – we provide quality materials – lovely yarn, knitting needles, comprehensive professionally illustrated photo handouts and a selection of Debbie’s own, exclusive patterns.
You will need to bring
A pair of 3.75mm needles (or a circular needle with approx.. 80cm cord)
About your tutor:
Debbie has been the resident technical knitting expert with Knit Now magazine for over 10 years and has been a designer and knitter for over 30 years so you’ll be in good hands!
Debbie is the author of six knitting books: Hand-dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, How to Knit (with 27 online videos), Knitting – Learn it.Love it. , 250 Knitting Stitches and Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.
Debbie’s sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is plenty of time to ask questions and chat.
Is there anything we can help with?
If you need any information about this course, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.
‘Loved this workshop. Thanks for your patience and your calm and relaxed style was great. Looking forward to trying out some of these techniques!’ Jo
‘Great fun, great class size, Debbie on hand to help whenever I got stuck. Liked the pace and felt very at ease. I am so pleased at learning these techniques! Thank you!’ Rose x
Date
- 7 Jun 2025
- Expired!
Time
1 day course- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost
- £75.00
More Info
Location
- The Warehouse Studios, Glaziers Ln, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4AQ
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Website
https://www.blacksheepwools.com
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