{"product_id":"design-workshop","title":"Jennifer Daley will teach Fair Isle Knitting DESIGN at River Heights Yarn Co in Manhattan, Kansas, on November 8, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegister here for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Isle Knitting DESIGN Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaught by Dr. Jennifer Daley\u003cbr\u003e3:00pm - 5:00pm\u003cbr\u003eSunday, November 8, 2026\u003cbr\u003eat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Heights Yarn Co\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e114 South 4th Street\u003cbr\u003eManhattan, Kansas 66502\u003cbr\u003eTelephone: (785) 556-9050\u003cbr\u003eriverheightsyarnco@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003ewww.riverheightsyarnco.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two hour workshop is $89, which includes all in-person instruction and Jennifer Daley’s latest book, a 200-page, 8.5 x 11 inch hardback publication, titled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Isle Knitting Design Workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Original Stranded Colorwork Accessories in Shetland Wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook is organized as a working, hands-on manual that includes design exercises, project activities, garment pattern templates, and opportunities to practice and develop new Fair Isle knitting designs within the boundaries of proven strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook focuses on the development of knitwear accessories. However, the concepts discussed in the book can support the designing of larger knitwear pieces, including jumpers and cardigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in designing your own one-of-a-kind Fair Isle project, including ski hats, headbands, Tam o’ Shanters, fisherman’s keps, mittens, gloves, and socks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design class will focus on Fair Isle accessories, with discussion of Fair Isle jumpers and cardigans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for this special Fair Isle design workshop, which includes all the tools, templates, and information necessary to create your ideal Fair Isle knitting pattern in a fingering weight yarn or traditional 2-ply jumper weight wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring class, students will be designing on paper, not knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents can attend the class with just a pencil and eraser, or they can additionally bring any (or all) of the following to facilitate the in-class design process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tape measure or measuring device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything for design inspiration, including pictures or photographs or books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for your ideal Fair Isle accessory or garment, in terms of color, design, shape, and fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny existing Fair Isle knitted item that is an inspiration for a new design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own fingering weight yarn stash from which their design colorways can be determined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny color cards of your favorite fingering weight yarn brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of this class is to empower students and knitters with the basic knowledge necessary to create original stranded colorwork knitting patterns that are truly unique to the students’ visions and specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a professional Fair Isle knitwear designer and textile historian, Dr. Jennifer Daley, Fair Isle Knitting Design Workbook demystifies the color logic, structure, and visual language behind traditional Shetland stranded colorwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on Shetland wool and accessories such as hats and mittens, the book bridges heritage techniques with contemporary design practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the instructor and her knitting designs and patterns at www.knittingjenny.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knitting Jenny: Textile History and Knitting Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53824780927259,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7203\/2027\/files\/Fair_Isle_Knitting_Design_Workshop_on_November_8_2026.jpg?v=1787781638","url":"https:\/\/www.knittingjenny.com\/products\/design-workshop","provider":"Knitting Jenny: Textile History and Knitting Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}