…offering classes on traditional techniques, and wholesale patterns.
Knitting Traditions offers an ever-increasing number of workshops based on traditional garments and techniques. Click here to read class descriptions. If you would like to host a workshop, please call or write for teaching fees and available dates.
2009 Knitting Traditions Workshop Schedule
October
2-4- Northern Fibres Guild, Whitehorse, the Yukon: Seamless Arans, Intro to Twined Knitting. Email: gail_mckechnie@sfu.ca.
9-12– Rochester Knitting Guild, Rochester, NY: The Norwegian Fana Cardigan, Introduction to Twined Knitting, Swedish Cast-ons and Knitting Technique, and Traditional Gansey Techniques. Lecture on Monday night TBD. Contact: jhoffman@rpa.net.
17-18- Montreal Knitting Guild: Swedish Cast-Ons, Introduction to Twined Knitting, Aran Cardigans from the Top Down. Visit the Guild site.
23-25– Stitches East, Hartford, CT: The Swedish North Halland Pullover (2 days), The Norwegian Purl, Fair Isle Tams. Visit Stitches.
31-Nov 1- Sheeper Than Therapy, Fresno, CA: Arans. Contact Marian or call 559-448-8910.
November
3 Marin Co. Knitting, Inverness Yacht Club, Inverness, CA: Latvian Mittens. Contact Susan.
4 Marin Co. Knitting, Point Reyes Community Room, Point Reyes, CA: The Danish Nattrøjer. Contact Susan.
7-8– Nestucca Bay Yarns Retreat, OR: Traditional Construction Techniques for Ganseys. Contact Cheryl.
14-16– The Ottawa Knitting Guild: Norwegian Mittens, Latvian Wristers, Introduction to Twined Knitting, Swedish Cast-Ons. Contact Elizabeth or call 613-521-5537. Check the Guild’s website or use this alternate email.
December
4-6– Webs, Northampton, MA: Twined Socks, Norwegian Mittens. Call 800-FOR-WEBS or visit Webs online.
2010 Knitting Traditions Workshop Schedule
January
9-10 Open
16 Tentative
23-24 Open
30-31 Open
February
13-15 Open
20-21 Webs, Northampton, MA: TBD. Call 800-FOR-WEBS or visit Webs online.
25-28 STS West, Santa Clara, CA: The Norwegian Purl, Traditional Gansey Techniques, Swedish North Halland Pullover (SAT/SUN)
March
6-7 Open
13-14 Sand & Sea guild, Malibu, CA: TBD.
20-21 Big Apple Knitting Guild Retreat, The Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT: Traditional Gansey Techniques, Intarsia in the Round, The Norwegian Purl.
April
10-11 Open
17 Yarnover, Minneapolis, MN: TBD.
22-25 STITCHES South, Atlanta, GA: The Norwegian Purl, Traditional Gansey Techniques, Swedish North Halland Pullover (SAT/SUN). Contact Stitches.
May
1-2 Open
15-16 Open
21-23 Buffalo Knitting Guild, Buffalo, NY: TBD.
June
5-6 Open
12-13 Open
15-24 ITALIAN KNITTING VACATION! Come knit with me (and spin with Merike Saarniit) in ITALY!!! Nestled in the alps, we will enjoy a relaxing schedule of class time while taking in the beauty and culture of this lovely area. Contact Daniela at 888-9-GO-ALPS and check out the website for lots more information!
July
10-11 Open
17-18 Open
29-31 Knit Nation Summer Expo 2010, London, England: TBD.
August
8-13 Ravelry UK, Scotland: TBD.
14-26 CRUISE TO SCOTLAND with me, Sally Melville, and Craft Cruises.com!!! Classes TBD. Contact Melissa and tell her I sent ya!
September
11-12 Open
25-26 Valley Needlers/ Riverside Guild, CA: TBD.
October
1-3 Vermont Wool Festival: TBD. Contact Jane and check out the Festival website or call 802-592-3062.
9-10 Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins, Boulder, CO: TBD
16-17 Open
28-31 Tentative: STITCHES East, Hartford, CT
November
5- 7 Open
20-21 Open
27-28 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
December
4-5 Open
