The Knitting Lounge
Stranded Colorwork Cup Cozy Class
Stranded Colorwork Cup Cozy Class
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Saturday July26, 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn stranded color work while making Pacific Knit Co’s Doodle Cup Cozy! Choose an adorable motif to add to a custom cup cozy while adding valuable skills to your knitting toolbox. We will explore stranded color work basics and tips for reading charts, managing floats and keeping even tension. This class is perfect for those who can knit and purl in the round, but may be new to stranded colorwork. There will be a few rounds of one color homework to be completed before class.
Skills you will learn:
How to choose and read a color work chart
Stranded color work in the round
Managing floats and tension
Small circumference knitting
Skills Required:
Knit and purl in the round
Knitting on double pointed needles, 9” circular needles or two circular needles (magic loop will not work well for this project)
Materials to be purchased before class:
2 contrasting colors dk weight yarn, we recommend Trendsetter Merino 6 please ask about non-wool alternatives
US size 5 (3.75mm) needles for small circumference knitting
Pacific Knit Co Doodle cup cozy pattern and two color doodle chart
Homework:
Use your favorite stretchy cast on and complete the bottom ribbing for the cozy before class. Stop by the shop before class if you need any assistance picking out an appropriate cast on or working in half twisted rib.
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