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Introduction to Colorwork



Ready to take the plunge into colorwork? Maybe you are looking to improve your colorwork skills? Perhaps you are doing colorwork one handed and would like to learn where you do not have to drop the yarn when changing colors. Lori is here to help you learn the two handed technique and charts on a small project in one session. This headband is a great project to learn working with two hands and tension.  

Class:  Colorwork Headband
Skill Level:  Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate, must be very comfortable with casting on, knitting and purling.   
Location:  DKA Makers' Lounge
Instructor:  Lori D

Supplies Needed: 
  • A copy of the Trading Post pattern by Tressa Weirdenaar. Available for free on Ravelry. 
  • 110 yards of two high contrasting DK/Light Worsted weight yarns, 65 yards of one color and 50 yards of the other color. We suggest Cascade 220 Superwash Merino or Malabrigo Rios for yarn options
  • US 3 and 4-16 inch circular needle
  • Stitch maker
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Homework:  Please come to class with the first section of the pattern, bottom ribbing, completed. You do not need to switch to larger needles before class.  

Students are given a 10% discount for supplies needed for class and any purchases at the shop during class days, excluding gift cards, sale items, classes, and events. 

Register early. Classes with fewer than three students will be canceled 72 hours before the start date, Participants will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for registration canceled 72 hours before class.

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