Brave New World

Well it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good.

For ten years I’ve been travelling, teaching, writing, knitting, knitting, knitting, and through it all one constant remains: My Gentle Readers, those of you who have kept up with me, asked me questions, played games with me, and sometimes even met me have a common refrain “I wish I could come to class!” How kind and generous you are with your interest and enthusiasm. And I do understand. The limits of time, space and budget have kept a fair few of us from sitting together and holding each others’ string. And the essence of knitting is community. Without one another to bounce ideas, intrigues and sometimes beach balls off of, we wither on the vine.

Enter the Pandemic and the isolation our need for safety imposes. We’ve hunkered down, rotated our stashes, started a new project, and generally gone feral. We are extroverted introverts, with no next gathering to look forward to.

And it’s been no different for us knitting teachers. With no class to fly to, no group to meet with, no face time with our cohort, the stagnation slowly creeps up on us. And as independent artists, our unpaid bills mount in direct proportion to the event cancellations.

But all is not gloom and doom, Dear Friends! Take heart, for a new chapter is beginning. We knitters are an agile and recourceful folk, and if I’ve learned anything on my adventures playing with string, its that knitting finds a way.

Which brings me to the good news: I, and many other fiber artists I know are reinventing the wheel. If I can’t meet you for class in person, why not use all that swell IT experience from my past (Shhhh…we try not to speak of it) life to create a new way to be with you?

You guessed it, O Clever Kittens: I’m teaching online.

And since I know you’d expect nothing less of me, my version of the digital classroom comes complete with Jinks that are High, Laughs that are Loud, and loads of Sexy Party Tricks. All of which is to say that I finally will get to meet you, my long lost knitting friends on the other coast, country, and all over in between.

Won’t you join me the for the maiden voyage? I’ve joined forces with some very clever knitters in Port Townsend, WA, who helped me hatch a cunning plan to drag you further into my cozy knitting lair. And of course, all my repeat offenders are welcome to join in the fun as well.

What it Is TWO STRINGS=NOT SCARY One of my favorite classes! An introduction to stranded colorwork knitting. That’s right; I’m gonna make stranded colorworkers of you all in three short hours, during which I share the only two things you need to know to make beautiful knitted fabric, using two colors of yarn. Just like I do.

Bazaar Girls Exclusive; featuring Elemental Effects yarn

What You Get Exclusive Pattern and Yarn Kit! That’s right! You know how I love a beautiful yarn kit. I got to work with the Bazaar Girls and none other than Elemental Effects to create this event-specific version of my Forest for the Trees pattern and all the yarn you need to create your very own stranded colorwork hat. And that’s on TOP of an afternoon with yours truly, where we will use practice yarn and needles to work a technical exercise that will prepare you to complete the project. And of course, my ongoing support and undying gratitude.

Who doesn’t love a perfectly shaped hat crown?

When it’s Happening 11-01-20, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST

Venue The comfort of your home

What it Costs A mere $75 USD. Total bargain by any measure. CLICK HERE to register, and let us know where to send your kit. There are only 24 seats for this one, so I can give you each the personal attention you so richly deserve. But don’t dillydally; reservations and kits are going fast.

And, if all that doesn’t get you excited, there’s one last thing: After the first of the year, I’m offering my intensive soup-to-nuts stranded colorwork sweater workshop with this venue, which will include an exclusive design, available only to class members. This 2 strings=Not Scary introduction will prepare you to attend it.

If you’ve ever dreamed of knitting a your own stranded, steeked, magical masterpiece with your teacher and classmates holding your hand, this is the place to start! I’m actually knitting the exclusive design right now, and you’re in for a treat, if I do say so myself.

Yarn Porn. Safe For Work.