Name
Colorwork the Easy Way! Mosaic Knitting
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
Description
Slip-stitch patterns can boast amazing colorwork without the hassle of stranding or working with multiple colors in a row! Along with the basic mosaic knitting technique, learn how charts are written and read differently for Mosaic knitting and about the visual characteristics of Mosaic fabric, including when combinations of variegated and solid color yarn will work together and when they will not. Practical tips about navigating the technique and advice regarding the best uses for mosaic knitting are included. Once you learn the technique on a practice swatch, you will proceed to knitting a mosaic hat designed by the instructor.
Price
$40.00
Speakers
Session Type
Knitting Workshops
Track
Intermediate
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Pre-requisites
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate - Participants must be proficient at casting on (long tail cast-on preferred), knitting, purling, and basic increases and decreases (k2tog, ssk, etc.) Familiarity with reading basic knitting charts is helpful.
Homework Required?
This is the ribbing for the hat. Using 16" circular needle and MC yarn, CO 96 sts. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Work 1x1 rib for 1.5", leaving work on needles with yarn attached to bring to class.
Materials
Pattern of Mosaic Hat must be purchased on Ravelry prior to class and will be used in class. Link to purchase pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mosaic-hat-6
Supplies Students Need
Purchased pattern, straight needles, Size 6 or 7, and two small balls (25 grs each) of worsted weight wool yarn, contrasting colors, for swatch practice in class, stitch markers. For homework: 16" Circular Needle, US Size 6, Worsted weight wool yarn, 2 colors, highly contrasting (MC and CC). MC should be darker than CC.
Capacity
15