Lily M. Chin
Lily M. Chin is an internationally famous knitter and crocheter who has worked in the yarn industry for nearly 30 years, as a designer, instructor, and author of 8 books on knitting and crochet. She has done looks for the New York Fashion Week runway collections of designers Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, and Isaac Mizrahi, and her work has been on the backs of celebrities and super models. She was named a ‘Master Knitter’ by Vogue Knitting. She is regularly cited in media across the U.S., including the Late Show with David Letterman, Martha, CBS Morning News, CNN, HGTV, and more. Lily Chin has lived in New York City all her life and has been involved in some aspect of the fashion industry since age 13. Her DVD’s on both knitting and crochet have been released by Interweave Press. www.lilychinsignaturecollection.com
What to look for in yarn
What to Look for in Yarn (50) All Levels
Have lots of stash, but don’t know what it’s good for? Ever shopped for yarn not knowing what you’re getting? Get the inside scoop on how yarn is made and discover some of its properties. Find out what projects are suited for which yarns. Be a better shopper and yarn user. Bring: Yarns from your stash to explore possibilities.
3 Hour Interactive Presentation – Fri 5:00 to 8:00
Phony Cables, Lily Chin
Phony Cables (25) Intermediate
We love cables but sometimes don’t like the interruption of actually doing a cable. Learn several ways of achieving a cable look without having to actually rearrange the stitches. Try out several easy alternatives, including a two-colour faux cable and a trim. These are guaranteed to be unique and often much faster with similar results. Pre-requisite: Familiarity with regular cables. Homework
3 Hour Workshop – Sat 9:00 to 12:00
Designer Tips, Trick & Hints (25) Advanced Beginner
Learn all the little secrets that make knitting life easier and better. Find out how to cast on in a 2-tail method without running out of the second tail. Join a new skein of yarn or a new colour without losing that first stitch. See ways of attaching buttons as you work. Create invisible circular bind offs on a neck where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small ‘fix-its’ and improve those details. Bring: 3 knit swatches (details provided with registration)
3 Hour Workshop.
Join As you go
Join as You Go Knitting (25) Intermediate
Most knitters avoid seaming like the plague. When working garment pieces or different coloured strips, sewing seams seem daunting. Learn to join as you go for many situations, including edgings. Join a new piece to the left, right, top or bottom of an existing piece.Bring: 2 knit swatches (details provided with registration)
3 Hour Workshop.
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca