Whether teaching through the local community education program, at a national knitting convention, or at the local yarn shop, meeting new people and sharing the love of knitting is one of Gwen Bortner’s greatest joys. (Teaching is so much Gwen’s passion that she even teaches classes about teaching classes!)

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Gwen’s teaching philosophy can be summed up as: “If you add something to your knitting toolbox and have fun doing it, then I consider that a successful class.” This will be Gwen’s first time at Yarnover, and she’s bringing quite a lot of tools to the table!

In her morning class, students will learn the building blocks of double knitting. In the afternoon, students will learn casting on and finishing techniques in “Start with the Finish in Mind.” Let’s have some fun and add to that toolbox!

If you are interested in taking your double-knitting to the next level, try out either of Alasdair Post-Quinn's classes. Learn more in the Yarnover 2018 brochure. And remember to join by 12/31 to be able to register for classes with the early birds!

Wherever Denise Bell looks she sees patterns, so it’s no surprise that her knitting emphasis is lace. She recently visited Shetland and Scotland to delve further into the history of fine lace knitting.

Denise is a nationally recognized teacher and member of TNNA. When she’s not knitting, teaching, dyeing, or designing, she puts her pattern-seeking abilities to work solving cryptic crossword puzzles, and kayaking on lakes and streams near her eastern Oklahoma home.

We are excited to welcome Denise to Yarnover 2018, where she will teach classes as diverse as her interests outside of knitting: one on fine, Estonian-style lacework and one on heavier Shetland haps.

In between classes, check out the marketplace, where she'll be selling yarn at the Lost City Knits booth. Learn more in the Yarnover 2018 brochure.

Janine Bajus, a.k.a. the “Feral Knitter,” is obsessed with the interplay of color in Fair Isle knitting. She loves teaching students to design their own Fair Isle projects. She lives in Berkeley, California with her husband, her dachshund, and her hundreds of books.

A perennial favorite of Yarnover attendees, Janine is back for another year and another stellar all-day class – “Fair Isle Color: How Do They Do That?”

In this class, students will learn about what differentiates Fair Isle from other forms of stranded color work. Some experience with stranded colorwork is a recommended prerequisite.

This class is sure to sell out quickly, so renew your dues today! For full details, see the Yarnover 2018 brochure. 

Kate Atherley is knitty.com’s Managing Technical Editor and a seasoned designer and teacher. She’s written five books and has a sixth forthcoming in 2018.

Kate is known for her mathematical approach in her patterns, and her “small start” approach to teaching.

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Kate is teaching “Introduction to Gloves” and “Beginning Brioche” at Yarnover 2018. Both classes are designed for intermediate knitters who are newer to glove and brioche territories.

In her gloves class, you’ll learn about proper fit, the best fibers to use, and how to tackle trouble areas. In her brioche class, you’ll come away with all the skills to complete a one-of-a-kind shawl (pictured in the center).

Renew or join by 12/31 so you can be eligible for early bird registration on January 6! For full Yarnover details, see the brochure.