3 day, 2 night retreat for knitters, crocheters, spinners & all fiber lovers. Located just west of Wichita, KS it’s a beautiful, secluded, camp set on the river. Workshops, relaxation, and an all-together recuperating time will be had!! Join us!! Spaces are limited.
Source: RETREAT!! Mark Your Calendars
Workshop date:
Saturday 3/28
3:30 – 6:30pm
Mistakes are a part of knitting, we may not like it but it’s how we learn. Guess what? You can learn how to fix them!
Discover what your stitches should look like so you can catch issues early. Learn to count rows and stitches, install lifelines, pick up stitches from rows below before ripping back.
Decipher your knitting to find your place after you’ve set your project down in a rush to let the dog out.
Fix mistakes in stockinette stitch, as well as textured stitches, including garter stitch. Rip out rows safely and securely when necessary and ensure that all of your stitches get back on the needles properly.
Take the fear out of mistakes, grow your confidence that you can fix it all by yourself!!
Sounds crazy? No! You can do it!
Note: This is ONE 3 hour session with one 15 minute break.
REGISTER HERE:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fixing-mistakes-workshop-tickets-16297821222
I am excited about teaching this class. There are so many great patterns in this book!
The Basic Seamed Sweater Class is designed to be a first sweater done in pieces. You’ll knit the front, back, and sleeves, then learn to seam them. This class is great for intermediate to advanced knitters who have yet to conquer the sweater. It’s also good for people who have done sweaters, but would like to polish up their finishing skills, or do something a little different. You’ll be choosing a sweater suitable for your skill level from the book, Norah Gaughan Volume 12, which contains several unique and lovely designs.
There will be a consultation session first, during which you will decide on your sweater pattern, size, and yarn. The class is $65, not including the book, which is $14.95, nor the sweater materials.
Then the class will meet every other Saturday: 10/26, 11/02, 11/16, 11/30, and 12/14.
For more information, see the online registration page.
Sicky sweater now has separate body & sleeves.
I started this little lady a few days ago when the flu was at it’s worst.
It’s going to be a very modified version of the Mellow Sweater by Pickles. Heavier yarn, longer sleeves, I am adding a pouch kangaroo pocket. I want a comfy, loose sweater with a bit of fun styling to make it more than a lazy day around the house sweater.
More pictures to come as it progresses!
14 pair of socks to be darned.
It’s a couple years worth of holey socks that I have got to get repaired so I can wear them. I am down to only a handful of socks in my drawer so it’s now time to get a few more wearable.
Love my hand knit socks.
This is a design for a class I will be teaching next month at Twist Yarn Shop in Wichita.
2 color brioche cowl or infinity scarf using worsted weight yarn and size 10 needles. It’s a pretty fast knit & the brioche stitch makes it so warm & cushy it’s just yummy.
Once I get the pattern test knit I will be posting it for sale. I love this one!
Thanks to Shelly from Twist for the use of the photos 🙂
NEW CLASSES FOR 2013!!!
I will be teaching at Twist Yarn Shop in downtown Wichita! I am so excited to join the Twist team of ladies (including my very own sister Cori). Amazingly close knit shop on the cutting edge of knitting & crochet trends. Awesome.
   Brioche Stitch Learn the basic brioche knitting stitch in two colors. You’ll love this versatile stitch and the soft, warm, fluffy fabric it creates. You’ll create a reversible cowl or infinity scarf in two colors. Brioche is a great technique for intermediate knitters to add to their bag of tricks. Materials: Size US 10 24″ circular needles. Cowl: Worsted weight yarn, 50g each of two contrasting colors OR Infinity Scarf: Worsted weight yarn, 100g each of two contrasting colors. |
Two sessions:Sat., Mar. 9 & 16, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisites: Knit, purl, cast on, bind-off, ability to read a pattern (or K102). |
   Double Knitting Double knitting allows you to knit two fabrics at once on one pair of needles. The resulting project allows you to do colorwork and make reversible items. You’ll make a cup cozy for this class, knitting in the round. It’s a lot of fun, and a great new skill for experienced knitters to learn. Materials: Fingering/sport weight yarn, about 20g each of two contrasting colors, size US 4 32″ circular needles or DPN’s OR worsted weight yarn, about 20g each of two contrasting colors, size US 8 32″ circular needles or DPN’s. |
Two sessions:Sat., Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisites: Intermediate knitter. |
My niece and nephew, Evan & Michelle, hosted Thanksgiving this year. The 5+ of us, my sister Cori and her family, Evan and Michelle, along with Michelle’s dad. So thankful for family to spend the day with!!
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