Learn to knit in two-colors while also learning about Maine mitten construction by knitting a child-sized mitten in two colors, circularly on double-pointed needles. Techniques to be covered include working with two colors in 3 different styles, yarn dominance, developing the thumb gusset by increasing in full pattern multiples, traditional motifs used in Maine mittens, and tip shaping at the end of the mitten which maintains the patterning. The focus of the class will center on reading the knitting, an important skill to develop, and anticipating which color to use in the motif. You will make one child size mitten in this class. Please be proficient with double pointed needles when joining this class.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday 3/9
Time: 10:30am - 5pm
Materials Required: 
- 3 oz. of worsted weight yarn each of two colors.
- One set each of size 2 and 4 (2.75 mm and 3.5 mm) double pointed needles (7" long or shorter) or whatever circular needle you feel comfortable with.
- Tapestry needle
Please complete the following prior to first class: 
Choose from one of the following three options:
Glossary:  D:  dark yarn,  L:  light yarn
• K3, P1 Ribbing- in one color
- Begin the cuff: With US size 2 needles, cast on 40 stitches with darker color yarn and join, being careful not to twist.
- All rounds: *K3, p1, rep from *. Work for 2". 
 •K2L, K2D Ribbing- st st in 2 colors
- Begin the cuff: With US size 2 needles, cast on 40 stitches with darker color yarn and join, being careful not to twist.  
- Join L yarn.  All rounds:  *K2L, k2D, rep from *.  Work for 2". 
•K2L, P2D Ribbing- corrugated ribbing 
- Begin the cuff: With US size 2 needles, cast on 40 stitches with darker color yarn and join, being careful not to twist.
- Join L yarn.  All rounds:  *K2L, p2D, rep from *.  Work for 2".