Introduction to Color Pooling

A virtual class with Caroline Sommerfeld

July 8, 10:00am-12:00pm & July 9, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT

Hand-dyed yarns that can pool can be challenging, but by understanding how yarn behaves when knit, and choosing the right pattern or stitch count, you can create amazing effects! This class will give you the basic skills to read your yarn and practice intentional pooling in the form of assigned pooling and color stacks.

Hand-dyed yarns that can pool (creating large patches of color) can be challenging to work with, but by understanding how yarn behaves when knit and choosing the right pattern or stitch count, you can create amazing effects! This class will give you the basic skills to read your hand-dyed yarns and choose the right patterns to take advantage of their individual characteristics, bringing out their true beauty.

We will practice two types of intentional pooling including assigned pooling and color stacks. We will also learn how to trouble-shoot pooling projects including working with tension control, stitch adjustments, and more.

Supply List
• One skein of yarn with a distinct color section
• Another skein of yarn with at least one distinct color section of yarn (two or more are preferred)
• Locking stitch markers
• Bulb pins
Knitting Basics: Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Tapestry needles (large and small), Tape measure, Small calculator, Needles and crochet hooks of various sizes