The Ailsa Craig Art Centre is pleased to welcome Caitlin McSwain, the owner of Sarnia's dedicated yarn store, "Heaven is Handmade".
During this restful class, Caitlin will guide students through what can be a confounding subject; colourwork or Fair isle Knitting. At the conclusion of the class, the student will be well on their way to completing a stylish toque complete with bragging rights.
Caitlin has also promised to bring a POP UP YARN SHOP to this class to tempt students and others with her delicious yarns as a special treat.
NOTE: There is pre work before the class
Intro to Colourwork
Participants will learn the basics needed to knit a hat in the round using either one handed or two handed colourwork knitting techniques.
Other topics of discussion include colour theory, chart reading, history of colourwork and the differences between the styles and techniques.
Materials Needed For Class:
US 7 – 4.5 mm 16” circular needle (or 32” if using the magic loop technique)
US 7 – 4.5 mm 1 set of double-pointed needles (not needed if using magic loop)
US 6 – 3.5 mm 16” circular needle (or 32” if using magic loop technique)
2 skeins of Worsted weight yarn (Cascade 220 is our favourite and most recommended)
**Be sure to choose contrasting colours**
- Students should also bring a notebook, lunch, writing implements, scissors
Students will need to come to class with the ribbing of the hat finished and ready to start the colourwork.
Directions for Ribbing
With smaller needles and color A (main colour), CO 96 stitches.
Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in *k2, p2* rib for [2] inches or 5 centimeters.
The cost for this full day class is:
Members: $ 105
Non Members $ 115
Instructor's Biography:
Caitlin MacSwain is the charismatic owner of Heaven is Handmade – Sarnia’s dedicated yarn store. Caitlin has over twenty years of knitting and crochet experience under her belt. She loves experimenting with colour, texture and design and she loves teaching and sharing with others, all things fibre. Caitlin has been teaching through the store for the last 15 years and is an organized, enthusiastic and experienced teacher. We are thrilled she will teach at the ACAC.
POP UP STORE:
Caitlin is bringing a selection of the most wonderful new wools and knitting materials to the ACAC to tempt you. She will accept cash, personal cheques or email. Please avoid credit cards as these will not be accepted at the pop up store.