Knit - In

March 10, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
at the Bishop O’Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd in Madison

Our featured speaker this year is Kate Gilbert, innovative knit designer and Editor-in-Chief of Twist Collective, an online knitting publication designed to showcase designers and knitters. The feature speaker presentation begins at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (Session are the same for morning and afternoon.)

LUNCH: Build Your Own Fajitas or Tacos - Seasoned Ground Beef, Chicken & Bell Pepper Strips, Soft and Hard Tortilla Shells (2-3 per person), warm Vegetarian Refried Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, Black Olives, and Sour Cream Served with Tortilla Chips and Salsa. A Vegetarian Soup Will Also be Available.

The Vendor Marketplace will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. There is something for everyone! Remember that some Vendors may not be able to take credit cards, so please plan accordingly.

View class options below. Click on the class title to see more details and skill level.

All Day Class

Two-Color Stranded Cap With A New Twist – Carol Anderson

In this workshop you’ll learn how to create geometric two-color patterns without using a chart, but rather by regulating the stitch count.

Morning Classes

Morning classes are from 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.

Socks at Any Gauge – Ann Budd (FULL)

Want to make socks that fit perfectly, no matter what yarn or needles or stitch pattern you use?

The History, Methods and Styles of Lace Knitting – Franklin Habit (FULL)

In this three-hour session, we’ll examine the fundamental principles and techniques of knitting's grandest tradition.

All Thumbs, No Holes - Marie Duquette

Practice the three most prevalent thumbs: Norwegian, Peasant (Thumb Trick) and Common.

The Magic of Needle Felting: Flat, 3-D and Embellishment - Liz Avery

Use a special felting needle to create gorgeous flat or sculptural projects or embellish a felted project or other fabric.

Print Ready! Prepare for Self-Publishing – Jaala Spiro

Have you designed a shawl everyone wants to wear and you’d like to share the pattern with the world?

Hand Knit Wire Beaded Necklace and Bracelet – Deb Oberlin - (Canceled)

Knitting with wire gives you a new fiber to experiment with. Best of all, knitting with wire feels like play.

Modifying Patterns for Your Personal Style – Marilyn King of Black Water Abbey

We all have different body types. The trick is to find the sweater shape that is right for you.

Recycled Yarns 101 — John Loeffelholz

Your stash will never be the same once you discover the bounty of yarn that sits quietly waiting to be reclaimed in thrift stores, garage sales, and even in your very own closet.

Conquering Cables – Elizabeth Prose

This class will introduce you to the basics of knitting cables. You will learn how to make left and right leaning cables, how to read a chart, and a few hints and tricks to take your knitting in new directions.

Afternoon Classes

Afternoon classes are from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Conquering Kitchener Stitch – Ann Budd

Meet Kitchener stitch head on and overcome your fear, whether it used on stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette stitch, garter stitch, or ribbing.

Photographing Your Fiber – Franklin Habit (FULL)

Bring your own camera and a project or two, and learn the basics of lighting, depth of field, styling and common fiber- photography problems like capturing true color, capturing stitch definition and photographing lace.

Two-Color Knitting – Amy Detjen (FULL)

Launch into 2-color knitting (Fair-Isle, Norwegian, Armenian) with an arsenal of tips for knitting with 2 colors (traditionally one color in each hand).

Beginning and Ending Your Knitting: Gauge and Blocking - Liz Avery

Learn to create an accurate gauge swatch for working flat and a quick, flat swatch for knitting in the round.

Balm to the Soul Triangle Shawlette – Jaala Spiro

A perfect first shawl pattern!

Hand Knit Wire Beaded Necklace and Bracelet – Deb Oberlin - (Canceled)

Knitting with wire gives you a new fiber to experiment with. Best of all, knitting with wire feels like play.

Rose Red Beret by Ysolda Teague – Kelley Foreman (FULL)

Knit a stylish slouchy beret featuring a lace and cable pattern that grows organically out from a center flower.

Recycled Yarns Advanced – John Loeffelholz

After you’ve deconstructed a sweater the possibilities are endless with the use of a spinning wheel. We will explore plying and combining yarns. (Must attend “Recycled Yarns 101” class)

Entrelac Essentials – Elizabeth Prose (FULL)

In this class you will learn basic entrelac construction and how to” knit back backwards”.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Featured Speaker

Kate Gilbert, founder, editor-in-chief and publisher of Twist Collective will present a fashion show of garments published in the magazine. See dozens of the beautifully constructed and flattering garments created by some of the most well respected designers in the industry. Find out more about this online, high fashion, knitting magazine and it’s contributors, ask questions and see your favorite designs, up close. Kate will be joined by Marnie MacLean, well-known knitwear designer and Twist Collective's production assistant.

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