{"product_id":"untitled-jun18_00-20-18","title":"Fair Isle Knitting and Textile History","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2:00pm - 8:00pm, Friday, November 20,2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLearn to knit Fair Isle style stranded colorwork with textile historian Dr. Jennifer Daley, who lived and worked in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll knitters and skill levels are welcome in this class!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhether you’re new to stranded colorwork or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is all about learning, creating, and connecting through the rich tradition of Fair Isle knitting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe’ll explore color selection, managing floats, reading charts, and techniques for smooth, even tension — all while working on a beautiful Fair Isle project you’ll be proud to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou’ll receive hands-on instruction, guided support, and a cozy space to learn at your own pace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudents are required to purchase one Fair Isle knitting pattern of their choice at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knittingjenny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.knittingjenny.com\u003c\/a\u003e, which they will be knitting during the class.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBring to class your Knitting Jenny pattern, yarn and needles, and we will knit our way through the class!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe class includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Fair Isle knitting instruction delivered in person by textile historian Dr. Jennifer Daley, who lived and worked in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFair Isle knitting tips, tricks, and techniques\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guided exploration of traditional Fair Isle patterns and motifs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn explanation of ideal yarn properties for Fair Isle knitting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of Fair Isle knitwear design, including color dominance and color theory\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA presentation of Fair Isle textile history and Shetland knitting tools\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Fair Isle knitted hat-blocking explanation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA steeking discussion on how and why to safely cut your knitting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeware, there is homework! Prior to class, the “homework” in preparation is to cast on and begin knitting your Knitting Jenny pattern ---- and knit your project until the Fair Isle patterning begins.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen we meet in person in class, we will all begin knitting our Fair Isle stranded colorwork together.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThat way, during class we can focus on Fair Isle knitting techniques, rather than spending time casting on or ribbing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you cannot (or do not want to) complete the “homework” prior to our class it is ok, not ideal, but ok!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe want to encourage students to start the pattern before class, so that our in-person meeting time is most productive. What you do is your choice, of course!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis class requires a minimum of  15 students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration and Cancellation Policies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to register over the telephone, please call Quixotic Fibers at 903-564-3740.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the minimum number of students have not signed up 3 days before the class, we will unfortunately have to cancel the class. We usually require a minimum number of students only for classes where the instructor has to travel some distance. 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