Introduction to Fair Isle Knitting - 17 Oct 2026

This workshop provides an introduction to the popular technique of Fair Isle (or Stranded Colour Work) knitting. Inspired by traditional designs and techniques, Fair Isle opens a world of never-ending possibilities of colour and pattern in your knitting. You will learn to understand charted patterns, how to strand and float your yarn, achieve a relaxed tension and how to manage yarn ends to minimise sewing in. Skill level: You need to be comfortable with basic knitting techniques of casting on, knit and purl stitches and casting off. Materials Required: You will need 50g each of two contrasting shades of smooth double knit weight yarn and 4mm knitting needles.