An introduction to Intarsia knitting technique

Learn the basics of the Instarsia technique to create your own knitted designs in this hands-on workshop

The workshop coincides with the Liz Newman Knitwear - Back to the Future exhibition at FABRIK during SALA in August 2026.

Experienced members of the Handknitters Guild of SA will show you the basic Instarsia technique. After that you will move on to having a go. 

This includes choosing from a selection of Liz Newman designs on graph paper and beginning a knitted square or swatch using knitting bobbins.

The knitted square may be used for a number of projects when completed. For example, a potholder or a pocket for a pullover or vest.

By the end of the session, you will have gained the confidence and skills to use this technique, as part of their knitting practice.

Important information about this workshop

• This is an informal free workshop guided by volunteer members of the Handknitters Guild.

• All materials are provided.

• Basic knitting skills required for participants 18 years and older

• If you are planning to come along, please register for this free event, so we have an idea of numbers on the day.

• All the garments in the Liz Newman Knitwear - Back to the Future exhibition use the Intarsia technique to create 'pictures' with yarn. This exhibition will be a retrospective with original Liz Newman items alongside reproductions by the Handknitters Guild of SA

About the images:

The banner image shows Liz Newman marine inspired knitwear designs.

From left the first 3 images below are a range of Liz Newman knitwear designs. Images 4 and 5 are of a piece with daisies, knitted by Trish Pratt, member of the Handknitters Guild for the Liz Newman Knitwear exhibition. The front is looking beautiful but to see the Intarsia action you must look at the back.

Parking at Fabrik when attending a workshop. Please refer to the helpful diagram.