
Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl
Sat 17 Oct · 10:00
Yarn Etc
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Join us on October 17th at Yarn Etc in Harrogate for a workshop where participants will learn about fairisle and colorwork knitting techniques, design their own patterns, and make either a hat or a cowl. The event is priced at £50.00 and promises to be both educational and creative.
Come join us for an introduction to fairisle / colourwork knitting! Design your own patterns and create your unique hat or cowl!
Design your own colourwork/fairisle hat!
With kind permission from Tin Can Knits, you can choose from a huge selection of patterns to pick and mix from! Design your own combinations and knit yourself a beautiful hat or cowl!
You'll choose 2 colours from a huge selection of yarns, plan out your sequences and colours, learn how to knit the colours, looking at how to hold the yarns to work most efficiently , how to catch the floats at the back and a tricks in colour dominance to get the best finish! You'll be knitting in the round, so thats another skill to add in too!
You'll be provided with yarn and needles, you'll be able to choose 2 colours on the day to work with, but if you would like to add more to your colour creations, please feel free to bring more colours of dk weight yarn with you!
Coffee and cake will also be provided!
You must be able to cast on, knit and purl, and read a basic pattern to join in the fun!
Suitable for those who are looking to improve their knitting skills on from just basic knit and purl techniques, it's a perfect next step!
Any questions, please do let us know!
Over 16'a only, for t&c's and other class info, please see www.yarnetc.co.uk/classes
Photos with kind permission from Tin Can Knits
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Frequently asked questions
Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl is held at Yarn Etc in Harrogate (17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SR).
Tickets for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl are priced at £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl is Overcast · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Yarn Etc can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl
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Join us on October 17th at Yarn Etc in Harrogate for a workshop where participants will learn about fairisle and colorwork knitting techniques, design their own patterns, and make either a hat or a cowl. The event is priced at £50.00 and promises to be both educational and creative.
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Organiser’s full description
Come join us for an introduction to fairisle / colourwork knitting! Design your own patterns and create your unique hat or cowl!
Design your own colourwork/fairisle hat!
With kind permission from Tin Can Knits, you can choose from a huge selection of patterns to pick and mix from! Design your own combinations and knit yourself a beautiful hat or cowl!
You'll choose 2 colours from a huge selection of yarns, plan out your sequences and colours, learn how to knit the colours, looking at how to hold the yarns to work most efficiently , how to catch the floats at the back and a tricks in colour dominance to get the best finish! You'll be knitting in the round, so thats another skill to add in too!
You'll be provided with yarn and needles, you'll be able to choose 2 colours on the day to work with, but if you would like to add more to your colour creations, please feel free to bring more colours of dk weight yarn with you!
Coffee and cake will also be provided!
You must be able to cast on, knit and purl, and read a basic pattern to join in the fun!
Suitable for those who are looking to improve their knitting skills on from just basic knit and purl techniques, it's a perfect next step!
Any questions, please do let us know!
Over 16'a only, for t&c's and other class info, please see www.yarnetc.co.uk/classes
Photos with kind permission from Tin Can Knits
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl?
Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl taking place?
Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl is held at Yarn Etc in Harrogate (17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SR).
How much are tickets for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl?
Tickets for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl are priced at £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl?
The forecast for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl is Overcast · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Yarn Etc can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting- design your own hat/cowl?
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