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Knit a Colorwork Paul Klee Sweater

Knit a Colorwork Paul Klee Sweater

$220.00 USD
$220.00 USD
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Knit up a true work of art! 

SIX Sundays on the following dates:

  • Sept 20th 4-6pm (please note the difference in time) 
  • Oct 18th 2-4pm
  • Nov 1st 2-4pm 
  • Nov 15th 2-4pm 
  • Dec 6th 2-4pm 
  • Dec 20th 2-4pm 

The Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose is inspired by the colorful work of painter Paul Klee. In this class, we will learn to create a palette, plan a color scheme, and knit a top down round yoke pattern for what will surely be your next knitted masterpiece. 

This class will of course cover the techniques necessary to create a well constructed and well finished garment, but will also start with a deep delve into color theory and planning.

Learn to pick a palette, assess compatibility for colorwork, and play with yarn combinations. Then take everything you’ve learned and with Carissa’s guidance, stitch up your next favorite sweater!

Please note that this class includes a session of Color Theory for Crafters as its first session! 

What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): How to knit, purl, knit in the round, how to knit small circumference, have some basic knowledge of stranded colorwork

What you'll learn in this class: How to work a top-down round yoke sweater, tips and tricks for knitting better stranded colorwork, how to pick colors and create a palette using color theory

Required Materials: 

We hope you'll consider supporting us by purchasing your materials at Knit 1! 

Yarn: Klee calls for several colors of fingering weight yarn appropriate for colorwork. We recommend a non-superwash or lightly superwash wool for this project to allow for consistent tension

  • Main Color: 383 to 1717 yards
  • Contrast Color(s): 27 to 37 yards of between 14 and 24 colors (depending on your chose size)

Recommended yarns from the shop include: Lamana Como, Cascade Heritage

Needles: Please note that needle size is a recommendation, and we recommend completing a swatch before purchasing all the needles recommended for this pattern. 

  • US 2 circular needles in 32"/40" and in your preferred format for knitting small circumference
  • US 2.5 circular needles in 32"/40" and in your preferred format for knitting small circumference
  • US 5 circular needles in 32"/40" for colorwork (or size needed to maintain gauge)

Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn or barber cord, tapestry needle, scissors

What you'll get: 

This class is intended for adults 18+. 

Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.

Photos © Midori Hirose 

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Class Policies

  • All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us 7 days before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
  • Our group classes and private lessons are designed for adults ages 18 and up. 
  • No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the start date of the first class.
  • We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
  • We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
  • We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons. 
  • For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.