{"product_id":"gudrun-johnstons-fair-isle-taster-october-2026","title":"Gudrun Johnston’s Fair Isle Taster — October 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGudrun Johnston’s Fair Isle Taster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gudrun Johnston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Friday, October 30, 12:00–3:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: In this class we’ll dip our toes into the world of Fair Isle knitting! We’ll look at choosing\u003cbr\u003ecolors, color dominance, stranding the yarn, and speed swatching in the round, and we’ll even do some steeking (cutting into our knitting)! We’ll be working with a tried-and-true product, 100% Shetland yarn, traditionally used for Fair Isle knitting. This class is intended as an introduction to Shetland wool and its suitability to stranded knitting. You can be a beginner or seasoned colorwork knitter. Note: you’ll be choosing and purchasing 6 balls of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/jamiesons-of-shetland-spindrift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift\u003c\/a\u003e during the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGudrun Johnston is a celebrated designer known for her modern yet timeless knitwear, beautifully rooted in her Shetland heritage. Her thoughtful colorwork, elegant constructions, and deep understanding of traditional techniques have made her designs beloved by knitters around the world. She frequently returns to Shetland where she loves spending time with her family in the Westside. In addition to \u003c\/em\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003cem\u003e, she is the author of T\u003c\/em\u003ehe Shetland Trader Books One, Two\u003cem\u003e and \u003c\/em\u003eThree\u003cem\u003e, and \u003c\/em\u003eKnit With Me\u003cem\u003e. Her newest book, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/shetland-shades-stories-in-wool-gudrun-johnston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShetland Shades: Stories in Wool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e, was published with Laine on September 24, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Basic knitting skills, including working in the round. Previous experience with stranded knitting is helpful, but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e: None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax number of participants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS4 or US3 24” circular needle (if you are a loose knitter use the smaller size needle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’ll be choosing and purchasing 6 balls of J\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/jamiesons-of-shetland-spindrift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift\u003c\/a\u003e during the class. Our normal class discount (10% off) will apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease make plans to join us for a special book signing and slide show with Gudrun Johnston on October 30! Find all the details \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/presentation-and-book-signing-with-gudrun-johnston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050141466837,"sku":"8853429","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/Taster.jpg?v=1790282936","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/gudrun-johnstons-fair-isle-taster-october-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}