{"product_id":"class-shetland-inspired-knit-colorwork-8-22","title":"Class: Shetland Inspired Knit Colorwork (8\/22)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday August 22nd, 10pm-3pm. Reservation required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShetland inspired stranded colorwork is on almost every knitter's bucket list. This class will provide you with the foundational skills and swatch experience to continue and knit your own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/shetland-solstice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShetland Solstice Hat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGudrun Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Now's your chance to learn the basics of this beautiful technique in a slow-paced, relaxing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructors \u003cstrong\u003eNichole Heady\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJules Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e will be your guide through the process of selecting colors, hand-positioning, creating a colorwork swatch and steeking it once completed. Continental knitters will be divided from English style during the technique portion of the class, each receiving instruction for their preferred method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make these first steps easy and approachable so anyone can do it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10am-12pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBasics 101-\u003c\/strong\u003e Selecting colors, basic technique overview\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12pm-1pm: Break-\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park next door or grab something from one of the surrounding restaurants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1pm-3pm: Project Focus-\u003c\/strong\u003e Use skills to begin work on Shetland Solstice swatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce this 4-hour class is completed, you will have solid foundational stranded colorwork skills and be well on your way to completing a swatch for a future Shetland Solstice Hat of your own. This class is appropriate for Intermediate Adults.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills you will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read a colorwork pattern \u0026amp; color terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for selecting colors and evaluating contrast levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalized assistance selecting your yarn for this project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-positioning for stranded colorwork (both Continental \u0026amp; English instruction available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricks for maintaining proper tension of floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting a colorwork swatch in the round\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeking a colorwork swatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class includes four hours of instruction and a printed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees need to be prepared and bring or purchase the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 4 \/ 3.5mm dpns \u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\"+ circular knitting needle for magic loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 balls of \u003cstrong\u003eJamieson's of Shetland Spindrift\u003c\/strong\u003e (one each of 5 colors) will be required for this project. You can bring some from your stash or purchase them from the shop the day of class. As part of the instructions, you will receive assistance and education on selecting\/coordinating colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAny class supplies can be purchased in-store the day of class using a \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e15% off Class Discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease include your \u003cstrong\u003eemail address and phone number \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen you check out so that we can contact you if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease be sure to review our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/pages\/class-policies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Policies\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Olde School Fiber \u0026 Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073858646274,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4736\/5122\/files\/1080x1080copy4.png?v=1783109533","url":"https:\/\/oldeschoolcraft.com\/products\/class-shetland-inspired-knit-colorwork-8-22","provider":"Olde School Fiber \u0026 Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}