In this class, you'll learn how to hold yarn in each hand and begin to create Jennifer's Tse’koh cowl design. Also, Jennifer will share her tips and tricks with you that include: How she finds Inspiration while designing, how she carefully chooses her colors, and how Jennifer creates her beautiful colorwork motifs. You will choose colors that contrast sharply and create a unique item that blends Jennifer’s Navajo culture with your own. Jennifer will guide you through the chart and help you add your own personal touches to the center of the Tse’koh cowl.

Colorwork

• Inspiration and intentions about Native Design
• How to add second color
• Reading charts
• Color concepts and mood board

Holding Yarn

• Two handed knitting
• Catching long floats

Tension/ Tips/ Tricks

• How to fix tension
• Blocking tips
• Tools to help read charts
• How Native Knitter makes charts

Advance Beginner- Comfortable knitting in the round

Lecture and hands on knitting

Encinitas Community Center, Room 118

3 hours

TseKoh Cowl Pattern

DK Weight Yarn in 3 colors

• Main Color: 255 yds
• Contrast Color #1: 145 yds
• Contrast Color #2: 145 yds

US#7 Circular Needle- 24″

Stitch Markers

 

TseKoh Cowl Pattern

Cast On With Main Color and US #7 needles, loosely cast on 120 stitches. Place marker for beginning of round and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Ribbing First Round: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end. Repeat this round until ribbing remeasures 1.25″.

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