A second taste of lace. Traditionally haps were often knit from the outside in. Last year we knit edgings, this year we will knit a border sampler. Students should select one skein of the size of yarn they are comfortable working with: Shetland Ultra, 2 Ply Supreme or Cobweb.
Yarn is not included in the fee. To ensure all participants receive the full benefit of instruction, please purchase your yarn prior to Fair Isle Day. Yarn sales will not be available the day of this event.
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. We have options for those that would like to learn to knit in the Fair Isle style, those that would like to darn stranded knitting, and a lace sampler of border motifs. There will also be a demo in knitting with a knitting belt, a goodie bag for each participant, and even a few door prizes.
Agenda:
Tea and scones from 9:00 to 10:00 am; Class Sessions from 10:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 pm; Prizes and Peerie Makker video at 3:00 pm.
Day/Date/Time:
Sunday, 7/28/2024, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books:
Yarn listed above; DPNS or circular needles US 1/2.25 mm to US 3/3.25 mm. Some knitters may want US 1.5/2.5 mm or US 2.5/3.0 mm. The size will depend on your yarn and your knitting. Bring what you have in that size range and it will work; standard tool kit including crochet hook in size matching yarn used, scissors, locking stitch markers, and note-taking materials.
Prerequisite:
Must have some experience knitting lace.
Pre-Class Prep:
none
Volunteer Instructor:
Joan Sheridan
Maximum:
8 knitters
See our class policies here.
