Fairisle the Continental Way

Fairisle the Continental Way

To summarise the techniques you will learn are:

• Long tail cast on
• Continental or German method of knitting
• Circular knitting on circular needles, double pointed needles and the 'magic loop'
• Fair Isle: working with two colours simultaneously
• Stranding and weaving of yarn
• Reading graphs
• Swiss darning: how to add further colours or correct mistakes
• Adapting patterns to circular knitting
• Norwegian Steeking technique: cutting armholes and neckline.

For this class, materials are included: 2 balls of merino wool and an Addi 60 cm circular needle.

Classes are held in the shop with a maximum of 7 students per class.

Course Date:

Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Taught by Linda Marveng.

"Born in Norway - from an early age I was fitted out in my mother's designs and developed a fashion interest. When old enough to draw, I created my own designs and I discovered knitting. I had learned to knit by the age of ten, but did not become an addict until years later, when I took my revenge on my crafts teacher by knitting a Fairisle coat. Failing to meet my own exacting standards, I opted for a more secure college course - business management - and neglected my knitwear design interest.

After years of studying and working for architects I had a career change and returned to Oslo to work with the Norwegian knitwear designer of Tinde, Iselin Hafseld. As a result my knitting projects became increasingly ambitious - sweaters and jackets had to be designed by an acknowledged designer to attract me. I returned to London, married an Englishman, and started work for Rowan Yarns & Jaeger Handknits as a Design Consultant at Peter Jones. "

Cancellation Policy

Full refund of deposit will be given for cancellations made up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of scheduled class. After this time, refunds will be given only if the spot can be filled by another student. Please be considerate.