kate atherley is a well-known teacher and designer based in Toronto. She’s the Knitting Editor for A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, and Technical Editor for Knitty and Knitty Spin. She’s been published in many books and magazines across North America and the UK. Watch for her how-to knitting guide published by Cooperative Press early this summer. www.wisehildaknits.com
Cast-Ons & Cast-Offs (hands-on 20) Improve your knitting and expand your knowledge by trying and adding some new cast-ons and cast-offs to your repertoire. See which cast-on is best for different types of projects. Plus, Kate shares tips to help you achieve that elusive loose cast-off.
Laurentian Room B – Fri 12:30
Yarn Know How Mystified by all these terms – double knitting, worsted, aran? Unsure whether fingering is a potato or a yarn? Wondering why you should care about whether a yarn is superwash or not? This session will explain yarn terminology, help you understand yarn substitution and gauge, and make you a more confident yarn shopper and knitter.
Media Room – Fri 2:30
Fibre Care You’ve spent a lot of time knitting or crocheting your garment, now let’s make sure it stays beautiful forever. Discover how to properly wash and store your finished items, whether wool, cotton or a man-made fibre. Kate Atherley will explain all those strange symbols on the yarn labels, share tips for moth-proofing and show you how proper fibre care can improve the look of the finished items. Samples for everyone courtesy of: Soak.
Media Room – Fri 6:30