Join Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knits for her No Fear Colorwork Yoke Workshop on November 3rd at Sacred Sheep at The Redd on Salmon in Portland, OR.
* Classes DO NOT include a ticket for Sacred Sheep event entry **
Learn how to do the math to create your own, top-down circular yoke sweater design using a pie style chart method. We will cover gauge, fit, shaping tips and guidance on creating your own charts. The class will also include a selection of motifs provided that you can combine into your design if creating your own charts is too overwhelming. You’ll leave this class with the tools you need to design and knit your own custom sweater.
Class Times
Sunday, November 3rd from 2 - 4 pm at The Redd on Salmon in Portland, OR
Materials
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At least 2 colors of yarn in worsted weight or DK- wool is recommended. Elder or Marona are great options! Feel free to go stash diving for this class. The weight of the yarn is not as important as the gauge - choose a yarn that creates a fabric that you like at the required gauge.
- Needles in the size appropriate to the yarn you are using (US 7-8 is typical for these weights), you will need at least one set of 16” or 20” circulars. You may also want to bring longer cable lengths. An interchangeable set is extremely useful for this class, but not required.
- Stitch markers (at least 20)
- Tape measure
- Pencil or pen for note taking
- Optional: knitters graph paper, colored pencil (these will be provided, but you may want more or to work on your design outside of class.
Skills Required
Advanced beginner/intermediate- you should know how to knit and purl, make basic increases and decreases, and have some experience with charts as well as knitting in the round. You should also understand gauge, and know how to make a swatch. Previous sweater knitting experience is not required, but is helpful.
Homework
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A blocked swatch of at least 4x4” knitted in the yarn you will be using (stockinette square) meeting a gauge of 18 stitches over 4”, row gauge is not important for this swatch, we will discuss that in class.
Instructor
Caitlin Hunter is the designer and creator of Boyland Knitworks. She lives in beautiful Homer, Alaska with her husband and three boys. Her work is inspired by nature and the desire to create garments that combine art and functionality.
In college she studied apparel design and subsequently worked in the traditional garment industry before transitioning to designing patterns for hand knitting. She loves the shared creativity that comes with designing knitting patterns- the customer creates their own personalized work of art from the starting point her design provides.
Caitlin strives to create patterns that are approachable to knitters of all levels and are highly customizable to best fit every body. She firmly believes that knitting is like any challenge in life- just take it one row at a time and you will be surprised at what you can accomplish.
Cancellation Policy
Student cancellations, missed classes or no-shows can not be refunded or exchanged. Transfers are permitted.
Class is in person at the Sacred Sheep event at The Redd on Salmon in Portland, OR
