It’s Easter weekend and students gathered in the Working Hands Studio space to begin our Spring program, Fair Isle on a Small Scale. It was a busy 5 hours while we cast on for the hat and began the multi-coloured corrugated rib. Learning the stranded colour work techniques, and how to read a colour chart, all for a small project, is a great way to swatch for larger projects, such as pullovers and cardigans, as part of other studio programs. Peerie Flooers is an enchanting floral design for a hat and mittens with a lined cuff. We will work through the set during this program.
While we come together to learn and work really hard, great friendships grow as we share our life stories, from one month to the next. This week we enjoyed beautiful sunshine, a lot of laughs, home baked muffins, fresh fruit, spiced tea, and a little Easter chocolate. Over the next month we’ll knit our customized versions of the hat, and come back together to shape the crown.
New students are always welcome, but classes fill quickly. If you are interested in upcoming programs, please check the schedule page, or email for more information.
