Mosaic Clinic

If you want to dive into the world of colorwork but don’t know where to start, then mosaic knitting is for you! In this class, you will learn how something as simple as slipping stitches can create beautiful designs. We’ll discuss reading a mosaic chart, fixing mistakes, reading your knitting, and a little color theory. Choose from four patterns ranging from adventurous beginner to advanced, and let’s play with color! Two 2-hour sessions For each pattern, be sure to choose colors with high contrast. This will make learning the skill much easier! We recommend choosing at least one color to be solid or semi-solid. This could either be your Main Color or Contrast Color! However, if both your colors are variegated, things will get muddy and it will be harder to read your knitting. If you are unsure if your colors have enough contrast, take a photo of them together in black and white; if there is enough contrast, one will appear much darker. You can also stop by the shop, and someone will be able to help you out. Beginner: Issa Cowl © Spincycle Yarns 2017 Skills needed: Knitting and purling in the round Materials: Sport weight yarn in the following amounts. We recommend Spincycle Dyed in the Wool and de Rerum Natura Ulysse Color 1: 200 yards Color 2: 200 yards US#4 (3.5mm) circular needle for the ribbing US#6 (4mm) 16” or 24” circular needles Stitch markers Pattern: Issa Cowl Preparation: Cast On & Finish ribbing and be ready to add your contrast color. Advanced Beginner: Pressed Flowers Hat © Amy Christoffers Skills needed: Knitting and purling flat and in the round (this is not a first hat pattern) Increasing and decreasing Slipping stitches Picking up stitches Short rows Materials: Sport weight yarn in the following amounts. We recommend Spincycle Dyed in the Wool and de Rerum Natura Ulysse MC: 150 yards CC: 75 yards US#3 (3.25mm) 16” circular needles for ribbing US#5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles for hat body AND double-pointed needles for crown of hat Stitch markers Pattern: Pressed Flowers Hat Preparation: Cast on hat and finish ribbing, and be ready to start the mosaic pattern in class one. Intermediate: Tincture Hat © Andrea Mowry Skills needed: Knitting and purling flat and in the round (this is not a first hat pattern) Increasing and decreasing Slipping stitches Picking up stitches Materials: DK weight yarn in the following amounts. We recommend Malabrigo Arroyo and Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us or Real Merino MC – 100 yards CC – 90 yards US#5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40 cm circulars for brim US#7 (4.5 mm) 16”/40 cm circulars for main fabric US#7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles for crown shaping Stitch markers Pattern: Tincture Hat Preparation: Cast on hat and finish ribbing, and be ready to start the mosaic pattern in class one. Advanced: Thistle Thorn Cowl © Lavanya Patricella Skills needed: Knitting and purling flat Working in the round Increasing and decreasing Slipping stitches Materials: Sport weight yarn in the following amounts. We recommend Spincycle Dyed in the Wool and de Rerum Natura Ulysse Main color (yarn A): 170-200 yards Contrast color (yarn B): 145-175 yards US#4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needles Stitch markers Pattern: Thistle Thorn Cowl Preparation: Requires prior knowledge of mosaic. Cast on & finish the setup with Yarn A, and be ready to add Yarn B.