Fair Isle with Donna Kay (JUL 28-AUG 1)

July 28 - August 1 (TUES-SAT, 9 AM–4 PM) Have you ever wanted to design your own Fair Isle sweater? Popular knitting instructor and renowned designer Donna Kay will help you start with a basic traditional Fair Isle sweater design (cardigan, pullover or yoke) and work through the process of creating your personal color scheme using the extensive color palette of Harrisville Designs Shetland yarn. You’ll choose your motifs and learn how to apply them to your garment for the Fair Isle patterning. Once your design is complete you’ll begin knitting, leaving the workshop with your sweater well underway and a customized pattern for your one-of-a-kind sweater. A multitude of topics will be covered, including tangle-free color knitting (using one or both hands), planning colors and patterns, corrugated ribbing, chart reading, garment construction (steeks) and finishing. Skill Level: Intermediate level knitters who are comfortable with knitting fingering weight yarn with two colors and circular needles. No design experience necessary. Materials List: Circular needle sizes in a range from US# 1 – 4 (16 & 29 or 32”), stitch markers, scissors, pen, pencil, notebook and colored pencils if you have them. Please bring any photos or post cards that you have for color inspiration! *If you reserve a room in the Boarding House, your room fee is due at the end of your stay. Please scroll down to read more important information about the Cheshire Mills Boarding House. Cancellation Deadline: 6/2/2026 MEET YOUR TEACHER DONNA KAY, a knitting instructor and designer for over thirty years, is also an accomplished handspinner. Known for her patient teaching manner, she delights in sharing her knowledge and passion for "folk" knitting with her students. Donna is also a freelance knitwear designer and author for publications such as Interweave Knits, Spin Off, PLY, and her company, Tree of Life Designs. She resides on a farm in New Hampshire with her husband, horses, a flock of sheep, and a growing herd of spinning wheels.