Learn how to confidently mix colors and techniques in one creative session!

In this hands-on masterclass, we’ll dive into the two most iconic colorwork styles — Intarsia and Fair Isle (Stranded) — using my Travelers Mini and Dancing Flora Mini designs as playful and practical examples.

In this Masterclass we are going to talk about:

🧶 What We’ll Cover:

✨ Introduction to Colorwork

What is Intarsia? What is Fair Isle?
Differences between the two: where, when, and why to use each
Inspiring examples from finished projects

🧵 Materials & Preparation

Yarn choices for each technique
Color contrast, fiber, and feel
Bobbins, stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle

📈 Reading Charts

How to read colorwork charts
Understanding chart structure for both Intarsia & Fair Isle
Tips for following rows and tracking progress
Introduction to Stitch Fiddle

🎨 Technique Deep-Dive

Winding yarn for intarsia sections
Managing multiple yarns
How to join new colors cleanly
Preventing holes and tangles
Stranding & catching floats (Fair Isle)
Twisting yarns & avoiding gaps (Intarsia)

🧶 Practice Time

Work on sample swatches from Travelers Mini (Fair Isle)
Work on Dancing Flora Mini (Intarsia & color combo)
Learn how to fix common issues and manage tension

🙋‍♀️ Q&A & Troubleshooting

- Live answers to your questions
- Advice for current or future colorwork projects

Hands-On Practice

Workshop Exercises:
- Practicing the stitches of the patterns

Q&A and Troubleshooting

Open Session:
- Answering participant questions.
- Troubleshooting common intarsia problems.

By purchasing this course, you will get a Zoom link to access the Masterclass.

Date: Friday July 11th at 18h Central European Time.
Duration: 2 hours.
The course is in English.
The patterns are not included in the Masterclass. You can purchase them separately from my website or my Ravelry Profile.

Important: If, for any reason, you are not able to attend the course, you will receive an email with the recording of the Masterclass given.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: marina@stormknittingart.com