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Lars Rains - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot
Even though Lars has been knitting for over twenty years, he still learns something new with each project he completes. He firmly believes that every knitter has the potential to become a fabulous designer with the proper tools and techniques. And he is a fabulous designer, having been featured in Vogue Knitting, Knit Simple, Knit Edge, Chicago Knits, and Knitty, and in collections for Malabrigo Yarns, Noro Yarns, and Cascade Yarns.
If you missed out on Lars’ “Design Your Own Icelandic Sweater” class from last year’s Yarnover, you’re in luck – he’ll be teaching the same this year! Students will take measurements and he’ll walk you through the steps (and math!) to leave with a personalized pattern.
In the afternoon, students will delve into stranded and textural colorwork, learning how basic stitch patterns such as seed stitch, moss stitch, and box stitch, can complement already vibrant stranded colorwork.
To learn more about Lars, his classes, and the other Yarnover 2018 offerings, check out the brochure! Early bird registration opens Saturday, January 6 at 8:00 a.m.
Alasdair Post-Quinn - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot
Alasdair is a computer technician in the Boston area who spends much of his spare time as a knitwear designer, focusing specifically on double-knitting. He continues to develop innovative techniques and apply them to new designs, pushing the boundaries of double-knitting.
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Both of his Yarnover class offerings explore these innovative techniques. In the morning, students will go “off the grid” by learning how to employ increases and decreases in your double-knitting.
In the afternoon, students will learn how to knit two radically different patterns on either side of your double-knitting project.
If you are interested in learning the basics of double-knitting, check out Gwen Bortner’s morning class. Learn more about all of the class offerings in the Yarnover 2018 brochure.
Brooke Nico - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot
A lifelong seamstress, Brooke learned to sew her own clothes to fit her tall, thin frame. In 2000, she taught herself to knit and fell in love with the concept of creating her own fabric while creating a garment. Her friends describe her as creative, sharp and witty. She often talks to her knitting (she swears it answers back!)
This is Brooke’s first year teaching at Yarnover, and her class offerings – both intended for intermediate-level knitters – promise to be good!
In the morning, she’ll teach “Fixing Mistakes in Lace Knitting” for knitters who want to knit (and fix!) lace with confidence. In “Not Just Nupps,” Brooke will focus her attention on Estonian color work, wherein students will learn some 2- and 3-color cast on braids and dabble with some of the motifs.
Learn more about Brooke and the other 15 teachers in the Yarnover 2018 brochure.
Upcoming Fiber Events January '18
January 6 - 7, 2018
Jen Geigley will be at StevenBe for two days, January 6th and 7th. Jen is best known for her Gap-tastic Cowl pattern on Ravelry. She has released two new books, "Visions" and "Visions Kids".
On January 6th from 1 to 4pm, Jen will be hosting a chunky couture knit along, as well as signing copies of her books. She will also have a full trunk show of all the designs from both books.
On January 7th from noon to 3pm, she will be teaching her workshop, "Just Bleach It!" Students are encouraged to knit up one of Jen's Rowan Denim designs, "Bleach" or "Venice," and bring it in to learn her bleach splatter technique (featured in "Visions").
For more information and to sign up, visit StevenBe.com.
Want a fiber or knitting event listed here? Email us at eventsmnkg@gmail.com. Events must be within 60 miles of Minnesota. The Minnesota Knitters' Guild reserves the right to not list any event and will not list regular class schedules, store sales, or events with religious or political tone or purpose.
Sally Melville - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot
Sally has published seven knitting books, including The Knit Stitch (which has sold over 250,000 copies and been translated into French and Russian) and has traveled for 25 years to teach her craft.
At Yarnover 2018, she’ll teach two classes that are invaluable for knitters of all levels. In the morning, learn how to make the hard and long work of a knitted garment pay off with “Knit to Flatter and Fit.” Her afternoon class, “Essential Skills,” focuses on filling holes in our knitting repertoire.
If you can’t get enough of Sally Melville (we certainly can’t!) then stick around for her Sunday presentation. She’ll talk about why we knit and the benefits of it, including how it relates to global economics and good citizenship. This talk is free and open to the public; we especially hope that members traveling from farther away will take advantage of this rare opportunity to attend a monthly meeting.
Check out the Yarnover 2018 brochure for more information, and pay your 2018 dues by 12/31 to be eligible for early bird registration!
Patty Lyons - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot
Patty is a long-time favorite of Yarnover attendees, which is why we invite her back year after year! She is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter.”
She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking, both of which are the focus of her Yarnover 2018 class offerings!
In the morning, Patty will teach “Shape Up!” in which you’ll learn to read your knitting to make the best decisions on increases and decreases (she promises you’ll never look at your knitting the same way again!) In the afternoon, learn how, when, and why to modify a sweater pattern in “Reading Between the Lines.”
You can’t go wrong with either class! See what else is in store for Yarnover 2018 in the brochure. And don’t forget to renew your dues by the end of the year!