I saw this great pattern on the Knit Happens blog awhile back and thought that it was beautiful fair isle. (Don’t know what Fair Isle is? Check out this description on Wikipedia.) I decided to select some bold yarn for the project, thanks to the wonderful advice of Kel at KH. I got started on it over the weekend. I have even created a class in its honor at Knit Happens, Mondays April 7th and 14th from 7-9 p.m. I promise that you can do fair isle and half the fun is picking out your colors and being creative with what colors contrast enough to show off the pattern but still compliment each other. the pattern features a braid edge that is simple to create but looks much more complicated than it is. And if you haven’t yet learned to read charts, this pattern is a great way to start. The chart is done in full color, which makes it so much easier to follow. I am trying to resist the temptation to finish this while it is still cold enough to wear it but I think you all might find it more useful on needles during the class than off…so I will try hard not to finish it 🙂
To register for this class, call Knit Happens at: 703-836-0039