In this class we will make a headband from The Doodle Knit Dictionary by Jamie Lomax while learning fair isle knitting. Fair isle knitting is a type of stranded colorwork in which no more than two colors are knit in a single round. Colorwork techniques can open up your knitting world to a whole new array of artistic expression whether it be traditional fair isle XO repeats and peeries; Nordic, Scandinavian, Greek, or Peruvian motifs; or contemporary designs that conjure up nostalgia for your favorite 16-bit video game sprites!

Skills we will focus on in this class:

• Making and blocking gauge swatches
• Color dominance in fair isle knitting
• Even tension so that designs avoid “puckering”
• Catching floats

Skill level: Advanced beginner

When: Thursdays February 19, 26, March 5, and 12 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Lindsay Anderson

Fee: $85

Prerequisites: Should be comfortable knitting stockinette with consistent tension, should be comfortable knitting in the round. Beneficial to be able to knit both continental and English styles, but not required.

Materials (yarn, needles and notions are available at The Knitting Tree LA at a 10% discount):

• Yarn – Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4 ply) yarn. For child sizes, you will need approx. 75-160 yds total. For adult sizes, you will need approx. 180-220 yds total. The number of yarns you’ll need and the amount per color will depend on which doodles you choose to knit. Recommended: solid colors that show high contrast when photographed under a B&W or Grayscale filter or a variegated/ombre and two solids that do not share colors. If you have questions about color selection, bring all the colors you’re considering and we will discuss during first class session.
• Needles – US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles (16” or 24”) or US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs.
  Optional: a second set of a second set of circular needles size US 8 or smaller or DPNs for working crown decreases.
• Pattern – Doodle Headband “Recipe” found in The Doodle Knit Dictionary by Jamie Lomax.
• Notions – Scissors, darning/tapestry needle, stitch markers, tape measure, blocking mat, blocking pins.

About Lindsay Anderson – Lindsay has lived in Los Angeles more than seven years, coming by way of Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 20 years, but has been an avid crafter since 2020. She is a part-time content creator and has made HOURS of knitting tutorials for TikTok (@lindsay.dtmd) and YouTube (@DoingTheMostDesign) to help adventurous beginners turn into fiber baddies. Lindsay loves sharing her passion for knitting through teaching and designing. She has ample experience in colorwork, brioche, cables, lace, and has made nearly every kind of garment/accessory under the sun!

Class Policies PLEASE READ!

We do require a 72-hour advance notice for cancellations to receive credit for another class.  No credit, partial or full, will be given for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the start of the event.  This class is for adults, no children under 13 please.