[cgspat]

Just returned from a class in Fair Isle knitting techniques, part of Interweave Knitting Lab being held this week at the Radisson in Manchester, NH. The teacher was fabulous, and I learned a lot. But I also learned how much I don't know. Tomorrow morning I'm taking Intarsia and Sunday morning, Fabulous Finishings. By then I'll be dizzy

 

[Casey47]

That's a lot to retain in such a short amount of time so good luck. Wish we could get some decent classes here!

 

[jan the gran]

Good for you, have you tried the continental way of strand work, where you hold the two strands in one hand? just curious as to how simple it is.

 

[Namaste Nan]

Good for you, have you tried the continental way of strand work, where you hold the two strands in one hand? just curious as to how simple it is.

This is how I knit. Feels natural for me, but don't ask me to knit English style! Nan

 

[jan the gran]

This is how I knit. Feels natural for me, but don't ask me to knit English style! Nan

I usually knit english 'throwing' but have learnt continental, portugese and doing fairisle using one strand in each hand, but i am always open to different styles, as i am an impatient knitter and cant wait to see the finished product llol

 

[desertcarr]

That sounds like so much fun! Your head may be spinning after all these classes, but it will be worth it.

 

[SwampCatNana]

Who held the classes and were they very expensive?

 

[Namaste Nan]

I usually knit english 'throwing' but have learnt continental, portugese and doing fairisle using one strand in each hand, but i am always open to different styles, as i am an impatient knitter and cant wait to see the finished product llol

Oh my goodness Jan, if you use both hands to do color work give continental style a try for the two colors. It does go a little faster, but I just enjoy the process. I am not in a hurry. Nan

 

[agilitybritts]

It sounds like fun. You are lucky to find such great classes.

 

[judyh47]

Good for you, have you tried the continental way of strand work, where you hold the two strands in one hand? just curious as to how simple it is.

I knit the English way and hold both colours in one hand. One over middle finger, one over index finger, just flick the one I want over the needle. If I have more than three stitches in one colour, I have to stop and wrap the yarn around itself to stop the float from being too long.

 

[cgspat]

Who held the classes and were they very expensive?

Interweave Knitting Lab is run by F+W Media, Inc.

Registration opens for the Knitter’s Weekend Package at the Early Bird price of $695 on January 22, 2014. This Package price allows you to sign up for as many Classes*, lectures and special events as you would like over the four day period, as well as full access to the Knitters’ Market. After February 21, 2014, the regular rate for the Knitter’s Weekend Package is $795.

The cost for Individual Class* registration is $99.00 for a half-day, $194.00 for a full-day Class*, or $50.00 for the evening events

 

[SwampCatNana]

Interweave Knitting Lab is run by F+W Media, Inc.

Registration opens for the Knitter’s Weekend Package at the Early Bird price of $695 on January 22, 2014. This Package price allows you to sign up for as many Classes*, lectures and special events as you would like over the four day period, as well as full access to the Knitters’ Market. After February 21, 2014, the regular rate for the Knitter’s Weekend Package is $795.

The cost for Individual Class* registration is $99.00 for a half-day, $194.00 for a full-day Class*, or $50.00 for the evening events

Thank you. I have bookmarked this info!

 

[jstrr1]

Good for you, have you tried the continental way of strand work, where you hold the two strands in one hand? just curious as to how simple it is.

I learned to knit fair isle with one yarn in one hand and one in the other. Took about 10 minutes to become comfortable with it. Works GREAT!

 

[Conime]

I also found one strand in each hand easiest. I just completed Mary Jane Mucklestone's Craftsy class on Fair Isle and loved it... It's my third knitting class on Craftsy and they have all been excellent... Reasonable prices too... First one was free and I keep my eye out for sales. My next one is going to be Lucy Neatby's Double Knitting class for $29.99.

 

[Suesknits]

Love challenges! Stretching.... It's a good thing!

 

[jan the gran]

I also found one strand in each hand easiest. I just completed Mary Jane Mucklestone's Craftsy class on Fair Isle and loved it... It's my third knitting class on Craftsy and they have all been excellent... Reasonable prices too... First one was free and I keep my eye out for sales. My next one is going to be Lucy Neatby's Double Knitting class for $29.99.

such beautiful work

 

[jan the gran]

Oh my goodness Jan, if you use both hands to do color work give continental style a try for the two colors. It does go a little faster, but I just enjoy the process. I am not in a hurry. Nan

Think i will next project i do in strand work, but out of interest is it more difficult with purl stitch?

 

[Namaste Nan]

Think i will next project i do in strand work, but out of interest is it more difficult with purl stitch?

No, not at all. Just proceed as usual. Nan