CANCELLED: Introduction to Stranded Textural Colorwork ~ Lars Rains

Description: Stranded textural colorwork combines basic stitch patterns, such as seed stitch, moss stitch, and box stitch, with vibrant possibilities offered by stranded colorwork. It can be used to produce shimmering Bohus effects as well as curated gradients in a variety of project types.  In this introductory class, we will explore how one stitch pattern can change the look of stranded colorwork in a dramatic hat project.  We will also discuss how different stitch patterns can be combined with alternative approaches to color to demonstrate the potential that this knitting method has to offer.

Skill Level: Basic understanding of stranded colorwork.

Homework:  Homework will consist of working the brim of a hat using whichever size needles will provide the gauge and brim circumference desired.

Sample Description:

Yarn: 5 colors of fingering weight miniskeins. Sample worked up in Lorna's Laces String Quintet - Flute Colorway (525 total yards).

Needles: US 2 [2.75 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needles or 40" [100 cm] circular needles or set of 5 double-pointed needles.

Gauge: 36 sts = 4" [10 cm] in 2x2 ribbing.

Brim Circumference: 20", not stretched.

For the sample, the following instructions were used:

• Using Color A and Long Tail Cast On method, CO 180 sts.

• Using Color A, work 4 rnds of 2x2 ribbing.

• Using Color B, work 4 rnds of 2x2 ribbing.

• Using Color C, work 4 rnds of 2x2 ribbing.

• Using Color D, work 4 rnds of 2x2 ribbing.

• Using Color E, work 4 rnds of 2x2 ribbing.

Tools Needed: Homework, as well as yarn and needles required for the sample. Pattern will be provided.

Materials Fee: None