Anna speaks also perfectly Dutch so language should not be a problem.
Maximum participant is 15 per workshop.
Marlisle is a new system of creating decorative texture and colour shifts in handknitted fabric with a particular focus on seamless knitting in the round. By separating out two yarns generally being held together to form a marl base, Marlisle allows patches of stranded colourwork to be scattered around a garment or accessory without the use of intarsia while avoiding unworkably long floats.
This class is an introduction to the technique of Marlisle. You’ll create a circular swatch from a choice of designs provided and use this as an entry point into understanding the system. Suitable for a range of skill levels, but perhaps most exciting for knitters who have experimented with stranded colourwork and intarsia and understand the limitations of these existing techniques. The aim is to send you off inspired.
Skill level (intermediate):
Existing knowledge required:
– experience of colourwork
– knitting in the round
Skills covered:
– following a stitch pattern on stitch related graph paper
– working a swatch in the round, including basic knotted steek
– combining colours
– deducing tension
Students to bring:
– 4ply weight yarn in 2 contrasting, but harmonious colours. For example Jamieson and Smith, Jamieson or Uilenstad.
– 3.5mm circular needles long enough for magic loop or DPNs. Students can bring a range of sizes from 2.5 mm to 4.5mm, if they wish to adjust for their personal tension.
– pencil
Date wich you can choose to take the course (about 2 hours length):
Thursday april 21th – 19:00 until 21:00 o’clock (no market so you don’t need to buy a dayticket for the Dutch Knittingdays, only 2 seats available)
Friday april 22th – 11:00 until 13:00 o’clock (you do need to also buy a dayticket for the Dutch Knittingdays, market is open)
Saturday april 23th – 11:00 until 13:00 o’clock (you do need to also buy a dayticket for the Dutch Knittingdays, market is open)
Location: ‘Breiruimte 3’
Prize: € 59.00 early bird price
Max. participants: 15
Location: Breiruimte 3
Including: material package yarn with 3 balls, pattern, using knitting and crochet needles (if not bring your own)
