Fair Isle Day 2025 - Fine Lace Shawl Joins and Centers

Traditionally haps were often knit from the outside in. In the previous two years at Fair Isle Day we have studied edgings and borders, this year we will bring it all together by focusing on the center and joining the pieces using the Betsy join. There is pre-class prep.

This event is a learning event with all proceeds donated to the Shetland Peerie Maker program that teaches youngsters in Shetland to knit. Led by volunteers, children learn at after school programs. Our donation helps keep this tradition alive in a very real way. Meanwhile, on this side of the ocean, we will be learning, too.

Agenda:
Tea and scones from 9:00 am to 10:00 am;
Class Sessions from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; 
Prizes and Shetland Wool Week presentation at 3:00 pm.
Participants are on their own for lunch.

Day/Date/Time:
Sunday, 3/2/2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Required Supplies/Equipment/Books:
One skein of Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Supreme or Jamieson’s Ultra Lace yarn; US 3/3.25 mm, 4/3.5 mm, and 5/3.75 mm for knitting flat and one set of US 0/2.0 mm or 1/2.25 mm DPNs; fine locking stitching markers, small tapestry needle, scissors, small crochet hook and your standard notions kit. 

Prerequisite: 
Prior lace knitting experience required.

Pre-Class Prep:
Knit two swatches as follows: CO 20 sts and knit 40 rows/20 ridges using your chosen yarn and matching needles (fabric should be a loose garter stitch). Bind off. 

Volunteer Instructor:
Joan Sheridan

Maximum:
8 knitters

See our class policies here.