Colorwork Made Easy

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM Pacific / 10:00 AM Eastern – 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern
Class length: 3 hours

Stop Avoiding Colorwork Patterns—Start Creating Crisp, Beautiful Color Images in Crochet

Have you ever fallen in love with a crochet pattern featuring gorgeous Fair Isle-style colorwork but thought, "That looks too hard—I'll stick with single colors"? Maybe you've tried working with multiple colors before and ended up with puckered fabric, visible gaps between stitches, or a tangled mess of yarn ends to weave in.

Here's the truth: colorwork isn't difficult—it just requires understanding a few key techniques that most patterns gloss over. And once you learn how to carry colors cleanly and work with tension that stays even, colorwork becomes one of the most rewarding and impressive techniques in your crochet repertoire.

What You'll Learn

In this hands-on 3-hour class, I'll share the secrets to creating smooth, graphic colorwork that looks polished and professional. You'll walk away confident and ready to add beautiful color images to hats, bags, blankets, pillows, and more.

We'll cover:

• How to read colorwork charts confidently – Understand chart symbols and follow multi-color patterns without getting lost or overwhelmed
• The single crochet technique that keeps fabric smooth – Learn the exact approach that prevents distortion, no matter how many colors you're working with
• Carrying colors without bulk – Discover how to float unused colors behind your work so they stay invisible and your fabric stays even
• Working seamlessly in the round – Master the technique for circular colorwork projects like hats and cowls, with clean color transitions
• Concealing ends without weaving them in – Yes, really. Learn how to hide your yarn tails as you go, so finishing your project takes minutes instead of hours
• Troubleshooting common colorwork mistakes – Know what to do when your fabric puckers, your stitches show through the beads, or your tension feels off

Why This Class Works

Unlike tutorials that rush through colorwork or assume you already know how to manage multiple colors, this class takes a patient, step-by-step approach. I don't just show you what to do—I explain why it works and how to check your progress as you go, so you truly understand the technique.

You'll practice on real colorwork swatches during class, working through simple two-color patterns and building up to more complex images. By the end of our time together, you'll have samples you're proud of and the confidence to tackle any colorwork pattern that's been waiting in your queue.

Who This Class Is For

This class is perfect for you if you're a beginner or intermediate crocheter who:

✓ Knows how to chain, single crochet, and fasten off
✓ Wants to add beautiful, graphic colorwork to your projects
✓ Has been curious about Fair Isle-style crochet but didn't know where to start
✓ Tried colorwork before and struggled with puckering or messy ends—this time will be different
✓ Loves the look of colorwork but thought it was only for advanced crocheters

You Deserve Patterns and Classes You Can Trust

For over 27 years, I've been helping crocheters build confidence with techniques that once felt out of reach. My teaching style is warm, patient, and clear—because crochet should be fun, not frustrating.

My Italian grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 7 years old, and I've spent nearly three decades refining how I teach the techniques that seem intimidating at first but become favorites once you understand them. Colorwork is one of those techniques—it looks complex, but it's built on simple, logical steps.

Whether you've been crocheting for decades or just a few years, this class will give you the tools and confidence to create the crisp, colorful pieces you've been admiring.

Ready to discover that colorwork is easier than it looks?

Let's make colorwork approachable—together.