Multicolor Techniques in Lace Knitting
Class Description
Achieving a pleasing balance of color and design
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An exploratory class in color theory, techniques and tips for lace knitting with multiple colors. e.g.
- changing colors and hiding ends
- design schemes based on Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio
- working lace intarsia
- using variegated yarns (what works for lace, what doesn't and why)
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Reversible Lace Cables Scarf in Heritage Yarns hand-dyed color Sagebrush
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- Prerequisites: Basic lace knitting skills.
- Students bring yarn and knitting needles if they want to participate in practice exercises.
- Additional student materials fee: $10 per student (includes class workbook).
- Duration: 3 - 6 hours. The longer version of class allows time to cover all topics; for shorter classes and program seminars, not all topics are covered depending on time.
Interested in scheduling?
Contact Jackie E-S for availability and filling out a contract.
See Classes Offered for other knitting workshops and program seminars I offer.
References of some places where Multicolor Techniques in Lace Knitting has been/will be taught
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Mosaic Yarn Studio, Des Plaines IL September 9, 2007 (3 hour class).
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Knit at Night Guild 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, Houston TX August 25 - 27, 2006 (3 hour class).
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Dallas Hand Knitters Guild, Dallas TX May 2, 2006. (program seminar titled "Lace Knitting in a 'Color Full' World")
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YARNOVER 20th Annual Minnesota Knit Together sponsored by the Minnesota Knitter's Guild, Minneapolis MN April 29, 2006 (3 hour class).
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Riverside Knitting Guild, Riverside CA October 7, 2005. (6 hour class)
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Sixth Annual Boise Lace Knitting Retreat, Boise ID October 2 - 7, 2004 (4 hour class). During this retreat, I also taught Knitted Lace Edgings, What to Look for in a Yarn, and the "Designing and Charting Your Own Lace" module of Simply Elegant Knitted Lace.
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Westchester Knitting Guild, Irvington NY Nov 13, 2004 (6 hour class).
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