{"product_id":"intro-to-fair-isle-knitting-october-3-2026","title":"Intro to Fair Isle Knitting October 3, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: October 3, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 9am- 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you enjoyed knitting with different colors but wanted to take your skills to the\u003cbr\u003enext level? Why not dive into the world of Fair Isle Knitting? Fair Isle knitting is a\u003cbr\u003etype of stranded color work developed in the Shetland Islands of Scotland.\u003cbr\u003eThis 1-day introductory class will provide a foundation for the terminology and\u003cbr\u003etechniques that any knitter with an understanding of basic knitting techniques (knit,\u003cbr\u003epurl, cast on, cast off) needs to start creating Fair Isle garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our time together we will discuss how to read pattern charts, knitting in the\u003cbr\u003eround, carrying colors including floats and tension, the structure of different\u003cbr\u003egarments, different design elements, and finally steeking for front openings and\u003cbr\u003earmholes. Additionally we will talk through finishing of garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have the opportunity to practice what is discussed through creation of\u003cbr\u003ea Fair Isle sampler in class of approximately 5”x14” size when blocked and finished.\u003cbr\u003eAnd, yes, we will steek in class, so get ready to use those scissors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials for the class are included with tuition, and you will have the opportunity\u003cbr\u003eto pick the color of your yarns on the day of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/redstoneglen.com\/instructors\/donna-fickett\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeet Your Instructor-Donna Fickett\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/redstoneglen.com\/instructors\/sara-bixler\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/redstoneglen.com\/policies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Cancellations \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Fair Isle Knitting","offer_id":48516606034174,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1160\/7736\/files\/3_c5b334b7-3412-4279-9405-4f054ee59739.png?v=1720810026","url":"https:\/\/red-stone-glen-fiber-arts-center.myshopify.com\/products\/intro-to-fair-isle-knitting-october-3-2026","provider":"Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}