Intarsia Knitting! with Karel Chan - Sunday, May 18, 12:15-2:15
Intarsia is a colorwork method that challenges everything you know about colorwork so far. Carrying yarn all the way across the row? Nah. Catching floats? What floats? Once you can do intarsia, you can put any design, anywhere, on any piece of knitting. I swear!
In this intro class, we’ll learn what intarsia is, what you can do with it, and how to knit this amazing technique. You’ll get a hands-on demonstration of my viral yarn
organization hack that virtually eliminates tangling! We’ll work on a practice swatch,
then start on a simple customizable hat.
There is pre-class homework for this class. See below for more information.
Cost: $70 for one 2-hour session.
Required Skills:
Students must be comfortable and confident with basic knitting skills and stranded colorwork.
Required Materials:
We’ll be working on a practice swatch and the My First Intarsia Hat in class.
Pattern is not included in class price. Please click here to visit the pattern page on
Ravelry and purchase your copy of My First Intarsia Hat by Karel Chan.
SIZING
One size
Brim circumference: 20”/ 50cm
Height from brim to crown: 8.75"/ 22cm
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sport weight yarn
Yardage:
MC: 137 yds/ 125m
CC: 15 yds/ 14m
Yardage numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.
NEEDLES:
-US 4/3.5mm, or one size smaller than gauge needle, for brim, 16”/ 40cm circular
-US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 16”/ 40cm circular for body and DPNs for crown decreases
*Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge.
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.
Pre-Class Homework:
Please purchase the pattern and complete the following steps before class: “Cast On and Brim” and “Hat Body” up to “Intarsia setup row.”
Please also bring a spare set of needles and 2 colors of scrap yarn to use for your
practice swatch. I recommend that you set up the swatch before class by casting on 24 sts and working 8 rows of garter stitch.
Class Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12:15-2:15pm
Location: This is an in-person class held at Knotty Lamb.
Class sizes are limited so enroll soon.
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.
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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.