Join us in our second floor lounge space on Thursday evenings "after work" to stitch with others from our community! Grab a work in progress, get help from our yarnistas and meet other knitters and crocheters for our late night. We are open until 9 pm.
What makes Scandinavian colorwork different from other world traditions? We will explore color choices and the classic motifs used in Scandinavian stranded knitting. Learn techniques for tacking down extra-long floats found in many motifs. We will learn the Norwegian purl and a way of executing garter stitch in the round. Explore ideas for combining motifs […]
In this class we will explore the techniques and patterns that pertain to Shetland Lace knitting. We will practice knitting the more complex lace patterns where motifs are worked on both the RS and WS of the work. We will also look at the different shawl construction methods used and Gudrun will provide some historical […]
This lively course will introduce the basics of color selection for fair isle knitting. We will learn about the use of color over the years in traditional Fair Isle knitting and move beyond developing our own personal color schemes. We’ll analyze how different color combinations can completely change how a motif looks. Knitting a simple […]
During this workshop we will look at the various methods used when steeking your knitting. Working from a swatch, we will primarily focus on the crocheted reinforcement method but other methods will be discussed and demonstrated. If you’re brave enough you can even try the Shetland method of no reinforcement! We will also cover picking […]
Shetland is known worldwide for its exquisite lace knitting and distinctive Fair Isle colorwork knitting. Less known is how these arts are born out of a culture of thrift and economy, both in materials and time. In this lecture, Mary Jane and Gudrun take you for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new […]
Join us in our second floor lounge space on Thursday evenings "after work" to stitch with others from our community! Grab a work in progress, get help from our yarnistas and meet other knitters and crocheters for our late night. We are open until 9 pm.
Layered Sequence Knitting is an exciting extension of sequence knitting. By taking simple one row sequence knitting patterns and layering them you can create a wide range of more complex reversible textures. You will swatch some interesting examples, and we’ll talk about how this con- cept can be applied to knit–purl patterns, lace, slip-stitch patterns […]
Who doesn’t love zig zag patterns!? In this class we’ll learn about different zig zag structures, challenges of working with zig zags, and swatch a couple of my favorites. You will be ready to cast on a scarf or shawl right after class. Skills needed: This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners and beyond. Students […]
This class is about using sequence knitting to create beautiful textured triangular shawls. Each student will receive the eBook Three Sequence Knitting Shawls with the patterns for Anywhere, Conversing, and Careful as part of the class. All three shawls will be swatched in class. We’ll also cover what yarns are best suited to the patterns […]
Monday - Wednesday,
Friday-Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
