Letting the Yarn do the Work!
Barry Klein, Top 10 Most Influential Men in Knitting
Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns, has been recognized as one of the top 10 most influential men in the world of knitting. Among others included were Kaffe Fassett, Charles Dickens and Uncle Sam.
Barry learned to knit at his family knitting store where every sweater was designed with custom instructions. His love of both design and knitting comes through in the yarns he designs for his company. Barry believes, “let the yarn do the work” and follows through with this concept in his classes. It’s all about the yarn, the properties of the yarn and what can be done with them to ensure proper fit and a true love for what you just knit. Barry can be seen on Knitting Daily and has authored many DVD’s and books, including Knit to Fit www.TrendSetterYarns.com
Knit to Fit (30) Intermediate
Learn how to Knit to Fit with Barry Klein
This class is designed for everyone who loves to knit but often does not wear the garment when it is done. We’ll spend time looking at body styles, yarn choices and what works for each body type. Then talk about gauge, knitting techniques and different ways to ensure that when done, you will not only love it, but wear it. You’ll work with different yarns, play with stitch patterns and begin the sizing process. If you wish you can bring patterns that you want to make and your swatches and you can begin the sizing process on your piece. Be prepared to fall in love with knitting! Bring: Assorted needles (circular and at least one pair of straights) any size, tape measure, paper, pen, calculator & lots of enthusiasm. Knit to Fit Book: $20 (Due when registering)
6 Hour Workshop – Wed 1:00 to 7:30
Simply Short Rows (30) Intermediate
Learn Short Rows with Barry Klein
This fun technique can be used in multiple ways to create flairs, extra fabric, body style details and in wonderful ways to make your knitting easier to assemble. We will discuss, then work on the different variations of short rows to create pieces you will take with you for future reference. This class will help you in ways you can’t imagine… sweaters will fit better and accessories will drape beautifully around the neck. Bring: Assorted sized needles & a few skeins of yarn, DK or heavier that you will enjoy knitting.
3 Hour Workshop – Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Knitting on a Wave (30) Intermediate
Knitting on A Wave with Barry Klein at Creativ Festival
This class is based on wave stitches from rounded waves to zigzags. It’s about stitch multiples, placement of stitches and how to alter stitch patterns for shaping. We’ll talk about yarns, yarn choices, colours and more. Then put yarn on needles and work many of the variations so you get used to seeing how they wave, how they open up and the different methods of working them. Pre-requisite: Basic knitting knowledge. Bring: Assorted yarns, worsted or thicker & needles, 4.5mm to 8mm to knit swatches.
3 Hour Workshop – Sat 1:00 to 4:00
Learn More About Creativ Festival
Creativ Festival is back October 22 to 26, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building offering 3 days of unbeatable shopping and 5 days of hands-on learning. Choose from 200 workshops and seminars and register for classes individually or save with conference passes.