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ROWAN CONNECT
SUMMERÂ TERMÂ 2025
How to Knit a Fair Isle Vest
with Cynthia Hyslop & Barb Barone
Join Barb and Cynthia for a six-session course to knit the beautiful Fair Isle inspired vest, Bramley, by Rowan designer, Lisa Richardson. In this hands-on programme, you'll learn how to navigate and interpret the written pattern, techniques for knitting stranded colourwork, how swatching helps with colour choices and finished measurements, and all the elements of skillfully finishing a garment.
If you've ever looked at a design but shied away from making it because the written instructions seemed overwhelming, you don't like working from charts, you're not sure what size to make, the idea of working with two colours at the same time just makes you feel a little queasy, or you don't like seaming or finishing... then this is the class for you! Barb and Cynthia will smooth the learning curve for you, with weekly classes delivered in 2-hour segments and 3 break weeks built into the timeframe.Â
Further details about materials and the course are provided once you have registered.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP - LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLEHow to Knit a Fair Isle Vest
Class Summary Â
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Session 1:
In our first session, we’ll introduce the project, explore strategies for choosing colours, review swatching instructions, and discuss how to take and gather accurate measurements for sizing.
Session 2:
With your swatch ready, we’ll dive into understanding gauge and how it affects size selection. Then, we’ll cast on and work through the back section up to the armhole shaping.
Session 3:
This session focuses on shaping techniques, including armhole, back neck, and shoulder shaping. We’ll also cover how to work with charts while keeping shaping in mind.
Session 4:
Next, we’ll move on to the front section and discuss how to prepare both the front and back for finishing. Demonstrations will guide you through this process.
Session 5:
We’ll cover neck and armhole trims, weaving in ends, and seaming to bring your project together neatly.
Session 6:
In our final session, we’ll add the finishing touches—exploring duplicate stitch, fixing mistakes, making adjustments for fit, and reflecting on what to do differently next time. We’ll finish with a “show & share” to celebrate your progress!
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Dates and TimesÂ
Classes: Tuesdays 29th April, 13th, 27th May, 3rd, 17th & 24th June – 5.00-7.00pm BST
BSTÂ is the time zone we are currently using in the UK. Check your time zone here.
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Recordings
All classes are recorded and will be available to view on demand for 12 months. Â
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Price
ÂŁ162
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