February 2019
February Doldrums Banished! February 23rd 10-5
Join us for a great day with Paula from Little Red KettleHead!! She will be brings trunk loads of her fabulous hand dyed yarns in many weights and fibres. Here is a little bit about Paula: Long time Knitter and novice Spinner, Paula fell down the rabbit hole of dyeing more than a decade ago, evolving through experimentation and personal study. Dyeing yarns and fibres is one of the most freeing pursuits she has ever done, satisfying both her analytical…
Find out more »March 2019
Cables 101-Mar. 2nd 11-12:30
Instructor: Linda Cables.......So beautiful but they are just too hard. NOT!!! Cables are probably the easiest fancy stitch to do. Participants will learn how to do the basic cables that make up most Aran knitting. How to change the direction of a cable to create a completely different look You will leave this class with the confidence to start a basic cable project Length: 1.5 hours Skills required: You must have the basics. Knit, purl, cast on and off. Materials:…
Find out more »Introduction to Shawls KAL, March 2nd 1-4 and March 9th 11-2
KAL host and instructor: Brigit Hampel, Ravelry name - enablerqueen This first shawl in the series of shawl KALs I will be hosting, is a 3 colour elongated triangular shawl knit in Estelle's Alpaca Merino DK. The pattern is called Correct Shawl. What I love about this one is that I think it is the perfect beginners shawl and yet still interesting enough for more experienced knitters. It is all garter stitch with some basic increases and decreases and an…
Find out more »Kitchener Confidence-March 23rd 10-12
Instructor: Kate Atherley Kitchener Stitch (Grafting) is feared by many knitters. It’s a tricky thing, and if you get it wrong, it can look pretty terrible. This class focuses on taking the fear out of the process. We’ll build confidence and skills through practice, sharing tips for remembering the steps, and for fixing it if you mess up. I’ll talk about how to handle a variety of fabrics: stockinette stitch, garter stitch and ribbing. I’ll also share tricks for avoiding…
Find out more »No-Pattern Custom Fit Hats-March 23rd 1-4
Instructor: Kate Atherley Make a hat for any head, with any yarn in your stash. We’ll teach you how to work a top-down hat to fit any head, without a swatch! We’ll show you how to customize the style and fit – work to the length you want, make it slouchy or fitted, fold-over cuff or beanie-style, add custom ribbings and cuff patterns, work with different colours. Whether you want to make a quick gift or use up your stash,…
Find out more »April 2019
Toronto Knitters Frolic
I will have a booth as usual at the annual Knitters Frolic. Drop by and say hello! find out more about the Frolic
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