Fair Isle Day 2026 - Introduction to Fair Isle

Participants will learn how to knit with two colors at one time and make a headband. There is pre-class prep. You will need two contrasting colors of jumper weight yarn prior to the event.

This event is a learning event with all proceeds donated to the Shetland Peerie Makker program that teaches youngsters in Shetland to knit. Led by volunteers, children learn during 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.

We have options for those that would like to learn to knit in the Fair Isle style, those that would like to step up their game knitting button bands and buttonholes for cardigans, and  those who want to fine tune their understanding of color interaction.  There will also be goodie bags for each participant, and even a few door prizes. 100% of your tuition/contribution is forwarded directly to Shetland to support the SPM program.

Fee:
The standard class fee is $75.00, or you can choose to be a Super Peerie Makker Supporter for an additional $75.00, a total of $150.00. To become a supporter, please add the standard option AND the supporter option to your cart for checkout. Please note: Purchasing the Supporter option only will NOT reserve a space in the class.

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 at 3:30 pm.
Participants are on their own for lunch.

Day/Date/Time:
Sunday, 3/22/2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Required Supplies/Equipment: 
Two contrasting colors of Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift; 
US 1/2.25 mm and US 3/3.25 mm needles for knitting in the round;
Tapestry needle, and locking stitch markers.

Class fee includes:
Handouts.

Prerequisite:
You must know how to knit and purl in the round.

Pre-Class Prep: 
Cast on and knit ribbing for headband as follows:
Suggested cast ons: cable, crochet, long tail or German twisted (ours used a standard long tail).
Using smaller needles, CO 144 sts with background color and place a marker to indicate beginning of round, moving it along each round. Work six rounds of 2 x 2 (knit two, purl two) ribbing. You can decide if you would like to make the dark color your background or foreground. 

Volunteer Instructors:
Mary Brandau, and Debbie Wood, both Certified TKGA Master Hand Knitters

Maximum:
7 students

See our class policies here.