This class will be in person at ArkansasYarnCo on September 19th from 10:30am - 1:30pm
Design Your Own Headband with Doodle Decks!
Explore the fun and creativity of custom colorwork using Doodle Decks! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix and match chart cards to design and knit a one-of-a-kind headband that’s entirely your own.
Think of Doodle Decks as building blocks for your needles—allowing you the freedom to experiment with pattern combinations without the hassle of drafting charts from scratch.
What We’ll Cover:
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Designing with Decks: How to mix, match, and chain Doodle Deck cards into a cohesive pattern.
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Reading the Charts: How to follow your custom deck layout with ease.
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Neat & Even Finishing: Keeping your tension consistent as your custom design comes to life.
Perfect for: Knitters who already know the basics of colorwork and want a playful, approachable way to start designing their own accessories!
Materials Needed
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US 6 (16 inch fixed circulars or using an 8 inch cable for interchangeables)
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2 high contrasting colors of Worsted weight yarns (preferably Tonals or solids)
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1 BOR stitch marker
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5 lightbulb stitch markers (bring at least 5)
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a Doodle Deck (I will be teaching using the Winter Doodle Deck but you can use whichever doodle deck you want)
Homework
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Cast on 120 stitches
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*K2, P2* for 5 rounds
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Knit 1 round
