The official 2023 Shetland Wool Week knitting pattern the ‘Buggiflooer Beanie’ designed by festival patron Alison Rendall has been announced! In this 90-minute workshop, we'll introduce you to fair isle knitting. This pattern has a beginner-friendly two-color option but can keep even the most advanced knitters interested with its six-color hat option. 

Our goal is to have you leave with the confidence to tackle your own fair isle project, and if you need additional project support, you can always come back again for Quick Help or in a Bring Your Own Project class. 

Please note: Please reference our Class Policy or Help Center for more details on classes, or email classes@michiganfineyarns.com. 

Cancellation Policy: For all workshops, please communicate with instructors at classes@michiganfineyarns.com ahead of the date if you’re unable to attend or call the store. Please note that class workshops are non-refundable.

• Dates: Please select the date/time from the drop-down above. If you see a workshop of interest but have a scheduling conflict, we can work that topic into a BYOP as well - we have lots of flexibility in this class. Simply select BYOP in the drop down window and email classes@michiganfineyarns.com to schedule.
• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
• Prerequisites: Knit, purl, knit in the round
• Yarn + Class Materials: Knit the hat in any of the suggested color variations in our Buggiflooer Beanie kits (inspired by the festival's original colorways), or come up with your own color scheme from our full selection of Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift colors. Purchase the class pattern directly from Shetland Wool Week here, and choose project needles according to size. (Note: While you’re encouraged to bring your own needles/notions, we request that yarn/roving used in classes be purchased at MFY.)
• Cost: $25 + materials