author of Spin to Knit and Felt Frenzy. This knit.1 magazine columnist has appeared on Knitty Gritty, Uncommon Threads, Crafters Coast to Coast and hosts a call-in radio show about knitting.
Local thrift shops are filled with amazing knitting materials. Learn to choose the right sweaters to unravel and re-knit and pick the tools needed for successful results. Pick-up interesting, time saving techniques to make over existing knits into new and exciting projects guaranteed to be 100% unique.
Who said it wasn't easy to be green? Learn about the wide variety of socially-conscious and ecologically friendly fibres from soy, hemp and kenaf to organically-grown and coloured fibres, plus yarns that make a difference to the producing communities. Check out samples of these yarns, see items knit with them and learn to choose the right eco-friendly yarn for your next project.
Knit-it-and-shrink-it is not the only kind of felting out there. Learn about needle felting, nuno felting and how to make original creative pieces using old sweaters for recycled felt projects. Plus, tips on how to use techniques individually or in combination.
the design inspiration for Lara's Trends patterns, shares a wealth of knowledge for the best of North American and European knitting techniques.
Find out how to determine the fibre content of yarn and fabric that no longer has the manufacturer's label. With slides, Larisa shows how to analyze basic chemical and physical elements using simple household tools.
Learn the similarity in mechanics of hand positions in crochet and continental knitting. Then transform your crochet stitches into knitted stitches while learning basic knit and purl.
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See how two basic elements… loop and yarn over, turn into sophisticated crochet fabric. And, learn the chain, single, double and triple crochet stitches.
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Learn two basic methods to shape your knitted edge and find out which is better for seaming and finishing or as it is. Also, learn about proportioning stitches to rows.
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Tired of the basic crochet stitches? Join to learn the Tunisian simple stitch. It makes a thick tightly woven fabric perfect for beautiful sweaters, vests, afghans, bags and more.
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Now that you have learned the Tunisian simple stitch, Rose teaches some additional stitches you'll apply to a sampler square.
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This insightful session is loaded with facts, methods and creative ideas and provides a short history of beading and bead knitting. , known for her unique bead knitted designs, shares a beautiful array of samples sure to inspire and dazzle.
Award-winning crochet artist, , demonstrates bead crochet ropes. These ropes can be created as wonderful fashion accessories or home décor pieces, dependant on your choice of beads, colour and placement.
Knitters Market - Sat 1:30 . Sun 1:30 |
Hand spun and hand dyed yarns bring their own challenges to projects. points out what to look for in purchasing these yarns. Learn how to conceive their use and about key technical considerations to make imaginative but successful projects.
Over the years, dyers have suffered from the toxicity of many dye materials. Linda shares the basics of how to dye your own yarns, fibres or fabrics safely in your own home, even with your children.
Hand spun yarns bring uniqueness to knit, crochet, felted and woven projects. of Studioloo, creates wild and funky yarns right before your eyes that will illustrate how to break out of the box when looking at yarns.
Vancouver - Sat 11:30 . Laurentian B - Sat 1:30
shares a variety of cast-ons and bind-offs that will enhance the function and appearance of your handknits. Explore provisional cast-ons, stretchy, decorative and matched edges and learn to choose the best methods for your projects.
Sample a variety of increases and decreases for hand knitting. Explore methods from the decorative to the invisible and learn which to use when.
makes reusable shopping totes out of old plastic bags and video tapes using a simple crochet technique. See how to cut and prepare your plastic yarn.
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