WORKSHOPS AT THE FAIR

Knitting

Class ID: 1162 - Artfully Agitated Stripes: An Introduction to Mosaic Knitting Teacher: Franklin Habit Class Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Class Type: Half Day Class Date: Friday August 1st Class Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Class Location: 7 At first glance, Mosaic Knitting looks like garden variety stranded color work--but it's not. Mosaic patterns are really two-row stripes, joggled here and there with slipped stitches. The result? Beautiful designs and intriguing fabrics in stockinette, garter stitch--and hybrids thereof. And amazingly--you'll never knit with more than one color in a row. Want to find out how it works, and how to design your own mosaic color patterns? Join us, and bring your imagination. Students Will Learn: the structure and method of mosaic knitting from charts, and the rules of designing mosaic patterns. Homework: None Class Prerequisites(Students should know): Fluency in the basic techniques of knitting. Students Should Bring: Yarns: Two balls of smooth (non-fuzzy), worsted-weight yarn (for example: Cascade 220, Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, or similar) in highly contrasting solid colorways. Needles: 1 circular needle (preferably 16-24 inches) in a size appropriate to give a comfortable, firm gauge (such as would be appropriate for a warm scarf or hat) in the yarns selected. Notions: Notebook, pencils (not pens) and erasers for sketching and charting. Two or more 8.5x11 sheets of graph paper ruled in squares at 4 squares/inch. This paper is easily procured from shops or can be printed, free, at http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/square.html. Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 20 Class Fee: $75.00 Add Class to Cart

Class ID: 1187 - Now You See It, Now You Don't: Shadow Knitting Teacher: Franklin Habit Class Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Class Type: Half Day Class Date: Friday August 1st Class Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Class Location: 7 Color and texture meet and mingle with startling results in the subtle, intriguing fabrics created by shadow (also called "illusion") knitting. Stripes, garter stitch, and stockinette combine to create patterns that appear or vanish depending upon the angle of view--perfect for hiding secret messages in your work. We will not only learn the technique (including simple chart reading), but will also investigate methods for designing shadow patterns, and play with creating our own charts for custom projects. Students Will Learn: the structure and method of shadow knitting from charts, as well as ways of designing their own shadow patterns Homework: None Class Prerequisites(Students should know): Fluency in the basic techniques of knitting. Students Should Bring: Yarns: Two balls of smooth (non-fuzzy), worsted-weight yarn (for example: Cascade 220, Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted, or similar) in highly contrasting solid colorways. (Patterns will show up best in yarns with a round profile--look for yarns with 3 or more plies.) Needles: 1 circular needle, 24 inches, in a size appropriate to give a comfortable, firm gauge (such as would be appropriate for a warm scarf or hat) in the yarns selected. Notions: Notebook, pencils (not pens) and erasers for sketching and charting. Two or more 8.5x11 sheets of graph paper ruled in squares at 4 squares/inch. This paper is easily procured from shops or can be printed, free, at http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/square.html. Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 20 Class Fee: $75.00 Add Class to Cart

Lace

Class ID: 1203 - Weave the Center, Knit the Edge: The Ligeia Stole Workshop Teacher: Franklin Habit Class Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Class Type: All Day Class Date: Saturday August 2nd Class Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Class Location: 5 The Ligeia Stole brings together two ancient arts--weaving and knitting--to create a finished piece that's both striking and elegant. In this full-day workshop, designers Franklin Habit and John Mullarkey will guide you through all the necessary steps, from weaving and joining the beautifully patterned elements of the pin-woven center; through the knitting-on of the matched lace edging. You won't believe how simple the tools and techniques are, and how quickly your own treasured stole will come together. No previous weaving experience is required! Note: This class is listed twice because it has 2 teachers. Because we listed it two times, each listing carries only half the maximum number of seats available. If the class is full here, please check under John Mullarkey's version here, as there may still be openings available in the class. Students Will Learn: Homework: None Class Prerequisites(Students should know): Students must be fluent in the basics of knitting, including casting on and binding off, yarn overs, increasing and decreasing, and basic chart reading. Previous weaving and sewing experience is not required. Students Should Bring: One skein smooth, non-fuzzy fingering or DK yarn in white or a light solid or semi-solid color; natural fibers (or predominantly natural blends) are preferred. (One full skein will suffice for class; to complete the full stole, you will need approximately 1400 yds of your yarn of choice.) Three double-pointed knitting needles, length 6-8 inches, size US 3 or 4�or of whatever size gives you a drapey gauge suitable for lace with your yarn of choice. Scissors. Tapestry needle. Stitch markers. Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes. Teacher Will Supply: ZoomLooms for pin weaving will be made available for your use (and purchase) at the class. Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 8 Class Fee: $140.00 CLASS IS FULL