Short Row Colorwork - Toph Compagne Cowl

Short rows are an important technique for various garment constructions (i.e. neckline shaping, bust shaping, or sock heels) but they aren’t limited to just being a tool for a better fitting garment - they can also be utilized to create dynamic colorwork motifs! In this class, we will practice different short row methods while creating a colorful cowl. This type of colorwork lends itself well to pairing a solid or semi-solid background color with a contrasting variegated yarn or handspun yarn (think about pairing one of our Tumalo Fiber semi-solids with handspun-inspired Spincycle Dream State). Another great option is pairing a solid background with different colors of mini-skeins or scraps for a great stash-busting project.

Prerequisites: knit, purl, cast on, basic pattern reading

Methods Covered: 

• Provisional Cast On
• German short rows
• Wrap & turn short rows
• Reading both written short row pattern and short row charts
• Grafting 

When: Sunday, August 9 12:30-4:00

Materials:

• Pattern (printed please) - Toph Compagne by Tom Paterson
• Yarn - DK weight, MC 170-191 yards, CC 107-121 yards 
• US 3 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• tapestry needle
• notetaking materials (pen, highlighter, etc)