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The Alaska Hat

  • The Altered Stitch 12443 West Magnolia Blvd Valley Village, CA, 91607 (map)

Alaska

Ever wanted to try colourwork? The Alaska Hat is a wonderful project to try. The hat is bottom up and begins with 2x2 ribbing and then follows a chart for stranded knitting. You will use two contrasting fingering weight yarns create the trees and skyline on the project. The background colour looks amazing in a gradient but can be made with a tonal or solid. Class may be attended in person or via Zoom.

When: Saturday, Jan 22nd and Feb 5th

Time: 5-7 p.m. (outside regular hours)

Cost: $60

Prerequisites: Must be able to knit, purl, and work in the round.

Supplies:

US 2.5 and 4 in 16” circular needles

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Markers

Scissors

Pompom maker (optional)

2 skeins of high contrasting fingering weight yarn

Alaska by Camille Descoteaux (available on Ravelry)

Earlier Event: January 22
Meet the Dyer behind Sugarplum Circus
Later Event: January 24
Knitting Technique Class