3-Color Stranded Knitting with Karel Chan - Sun, March 30, 12:15-2:15p
Level up your stranded colorwork game by — gasp — adding a 3rd color! Learn the
best way to arrange colors and manage yarn, how to incorporate color dominance, and
various methods for keeping a nice, easy tension. Once you master this, you'll be
unstoppable. You might even want to add a 4th!
Cost: $70 for one 2-hour session.
Required Skills:
Students must be comfortable and confident with 2-color stranded colorwork.
Pre-Class Homework: Please purchase the pattern and complete the following steps before class:
“Cast On and Brim” and Colorwork chart rnds 1-9
Required Materials:
PATTERN:
We’ll be working on the Tenderwood Hat in class. This pattern uses 3 colors at a time in
certain parts of the motif that allow it to be approachable for practicing this new
technique.
Pattern is not included in class price. Please click here to visit the Ravelry pattern page and purchase your copy of Tenderwood Hat by Karel Chan.
SIZING
1, 2, 3
Finished circumference:
19, 21, 22.5”/ 49, 53, 57cm
Choose a finished circumference that is 1-2”/ 2.5-5cm smaller than actual head
circumference for best fit.
Length from top of brim to crown:
7”/ 18cm
Brim options:
Short (beanie style): 1.75”/ 4.5cm brim length
Long (folded, watch cap style): 4”/ 10cm brim length
YARN:
DK weight yarn
MC: 95, 102, 110 yds/ 87, 93, 101m
CC1: 30, 32, 35 yds/ 28, 29, 32m
CC2: 19, 20, 22 yds/ 17, 18, 20m
Stated yardage includes enough yarn to make a 4” x 4” / 10cm x 10cm swatch.
Yardage estimates are for short brim option. For long/folded brim, you will need about
50-60 add’tl yds of MC.
NEEDLES:
US 7/4.5mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 16-20”/40-50cm, and DPNs for crown
decreases
US 5/3.75mm, or 2 sizes smaller than main needle, 16-20”/40-50cm or DPNs, for brim
ribbing
OTHER TOOLS:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle
You may bring your own materials to class or if you wish to purchase prior to the start of the first class, you will receive a 10% discount on materials, excluding patterns.
Class Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 12:15-2:15pm
Instructor: Karel Chan
About the instructor:
Karel Chan, of KC Knitting Co, is a local knitting designer and full-time mental health therapist. Incorporating mindfulness and mental wellness concepts into her designs and teaching, she invites you to find grounding in your craft and feel empowered to continually grow as a maker and creative.
Location: Knotty Lamb
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Fine Print: Classes must be paid in full to reserve your spot. Classes that do not fill up may be cancelled and refunds will be given. Classes are non-refundable within 30 days prior to the workshop/class date. A 50% refund is granted if you cancel more than 30 days prior to the class date. No refunds will be given for missed classes.