Intarsia/Colour Blocking (Penguin Edition) / TBD

Saturdays, July 12 & 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Can you see a colony of these cuties in your future? This 7” tall Penguin can be made as a decoration (using fingering yarn) or a snuggly toy (DK version). In the first of two sessions, you will learn:

• Intarsia technique (colour blocks)
• Using a guide thread to make picking up stitches easy
• Increases: kfb-M – a modified knit front and back
• Blocking information

In the second session, you will learn:

• Perfect duplicate stitch
• Mattress stitch for an invisible seam
• Picking up from the guide thread
• Attaching the flippers and feet and base

What you need:

• Yarn It! "Ice to Meet You" kit that includes pattern, Amble yarn in 4 colours, stitch-saver loop, stuffing, and wood stabilizer stand (coming soon!) OR your own yarn in fingering or DK (we will provide pattern if you're not buying a kit)
• 2.5 mm and 2.75 mm needles for knitting flat and in the round + a 3^rd needle (double-point) to complete the hat
• Tapestry needle

This beautiful penguin is designed by Canadian designer Sarah Schira and is part of her Year of the Gnomes. If you finish your penguin by the end of July, you can post a photo in her Ravelry group to be eligible to win a prize from the designer!