Nancy Bush is coming to Nature’s Yarns in October to help celebrate their 2nd
Anniversary. She will be visiting Oct. 25th through Oct. 28th teaching
marvelous things.
About the Instructor
Nancy Bush found her way to traditional knitting techniques and uses of
ethnic patterns via a degree in Art History and post-graduate studies in
color design and weaving in San Francisco and Sweden. She has published
articles and designs in Knitter’s, Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, and
Threads. She has been the knitting contributor to PieceWork Magazine and is
currently a member of the editorial advisory panel. She teaches workshops in
the United States and abroad. She owns The Wooly West, a mail order yarn
business in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the author of Folk Socks (1994),
Folk Knitting in Estonia (1999), Knitting on the Road, Socks for the
Traveling Knitter (2001), Knitting Vintage Socks (2005) and Knitted Lace of
Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions (2008), all published by
Interweave Press.
Events:
An Overture to Estonian Lace — $150
Description: Estonia has a lace tradition spanning nearly 200 years. We
will learn about their unique stitch patterns, special edging and corner
treatments for modern lace, and some very different ways of creating texture
in lace. Materials: One skein baby wool, fingering weight or Shetland lace
weight yarn (approx. 185 yds in 25g in a light color, set of 5 #3 double
point needles, a #3-16″ circular needle (optional), stitch markers. partial
skein of DK weight cotton yarn and a G or H crochet hook, and usual knitting
supplies (markers, scissors, darning needle, note paper and pen or pencil).
Sun. Oct. 25th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes lunch)
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advance
Class Size: 20 max
Nordic Color-An Inlay technique from Estonia — $75
Description: This is a new class created from parts of ‘Discovering
Estonian Knitting’ which has been discontinued. Estonians use a special
inlay technique for decorating gloves and socks similar to embroidery but
worked right into the knitting. By knitting a sample, students will learn
how to read the charts and work this unique and colorful embellishment.
Materials: 1 skein sport weight wool yarn (approx. 120 yards in 50g) in a
light color and partial skeins of two other colors, a set of #3 (3.25mm) or
#4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles, and usual knitting supplies (markers,
scissors, darning needle, note paper and pen or pencil).
Mon. Oct. 26th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advance
Class Size: 20 max
Nancy Demonstrates the Haapsalu Sewn on Lace Border — $20
Mon. Oct. 26th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Seats available: 40 max
(Free for pre-paid 3+-hr workshop)
As The Heel Turns — $150
Description: Focus on those darn heels! This class will cover four
different heel shapings and their uses in various sock patterns. Look at
the logic behind each, when it is best (or easiest) used, and some tricks
involved in achieving successful heels. Then we’ll delve into the
transition from heel to foot (the gussets) and some toe lore. Students
should have made a sock before taking this class. Materials: 2 skeins of
fingering weight wool yarn (185 yds) in 50g – can be the same or different
colors. Set of 5 #2.25mm or #3.25mm double point needles, markers and usual
knitting supplies (markers, scissors, darning needle, note paper and pen or
pencil).
Tues. Oct. 27th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes lunch)
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advance
Class Size: 20 max
Estonian Cast Ons — $75
Description: The Estonians have some interesting ways to cast on – each
giving a unique effect. Students will learn different ways to cast on, when
to use each technique and what makes each one special. Materials: One skein
DK Weight Yarn (100% wool, @ 120 yards in 50g) in a light color (MC), and
partial skein of same yarn in a contrast color. Set of #3 (3.25mm) double
point needles about 8″ long. (you may bring circulars if you wish), and
usual knitting supplies (markers, scissors, darning needle, note paper and
pen or pencil).
Wed. Oct. 28th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advance
Class Size: 20 max
Nature’s Yarns will begin accepting registrations starting TODAY!
Payments for the 3-hr workshops can be made in increments of $25 and 6-hr
workshops can be made in increments of $50 with full payment due by Oct.
9th.