Check out the A Needle Pulling Thread Needle Arts Nook where you will pick up stitches with these and other designers found on the magazine pages.
Discover how to knit and purl textured designs with Cynthia McDougall
Cynthia MacDougall is the founder of the Canadian Guild of Knitters and has been knitting for over 30 years. Her primary knitting interest is lace, but she enjoys all forms of knitting. Cynthia has written articles for the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners, Canadian Fibre Arts Publications, was the editor of the Huronia Spinners’ Guild newsletter. She is now a major contributor to A Needle Pulling Thread.
Knit-Purl Texture Designs
Cynthia McDougall, Knit and Purl Stitch
See how adding these designs to a garment can add interest without having to apply more advanced techniques such as colour stranding or cables.
Fri 10:30 to 12:30 / Fri 4:30 to 6:30
Denise Powell
Dr. Knit is on Call
Denise Powell masquerades as DoctorKnit at Toronto Knitters Guild meetings and online at Ravelry. This popular teacher at the Festival loves all forms of fibre arts and likes to explore the cross-pollination of ideas and designs across disciplines. She is a published designer frequently featured in A Needle Pulling Thread and has her own line of patterns, Interpretations, sold online.
DoctorKnit is on Call
Join Denise to discover purls of wisdom on everything knitting related. Do you have knitting problems that are causing you grief? Can’t move forward with your latest project? Bring them along for a free diagnosis. Denise also shares knitting tricks and inspiration is also no charge!
Fri 12:30 to 2:30
Michele Cheong learned the techniques of garment construction in Hong Kong and learned to knit just 6 years ago. From her first knit stitch she began tackling patterns and techniques only experienced knitters were attempting. She has since become a master of yarn manipulation and excels at techniques like entrelac and twined knitting. Her creations are known for their artful simplicity as seen in her regular contributions to A Needle Pulling Thread magazine.
Twined knitting
This Scandinavian knitting techniques dates back to 17th Century Sweden
This traditional Scandinavian knitting technique dates back at least to 17th century Sweden. Two strands of yarn are used, knitting each strand alternately. Twined knitting can be knitted with one or two colours, both giving fabulous results. Learn this technique with Michele and see how she uses it for tea cozies, wraps, mittens, hats and more. It’s guaranteed to keep you warm!
Fri 2:30 to 4:30
Flo Flory has been teaching Bead Knitting for more than 12 years and was thrilled to be the 2012 invited instructor at the Northwest Fiber Guild in Whitehorse, Yukon. Flo has designed a must see collection of magnificent beaded bags that are the envy of any belle of the ball.
Bead Knitting
Discover how to add beads to your knitted swag as Flo celebrates bead knitting by sharing her designer tips and techniques. Plus, she never travels without a dazzling assortment of bags for inspiration.
Sat 1:30 to 3:30
Anna Stoklosa spreads knitting fun in a very Continental manner. She is known for her stylishly textured garments and knitting the Continental way with speed, accuracy and flair.
Knitting with Cables & More
Enjoy learning cables with Anna Stoklosa
Anna is the perfect choice for fashion knitting inspiration as she models her designs with confidence and style. But don’t let that fool you as you’ll also get the benefit of technical knitting expertise as she shares tips for cable knitting and other textural techniques.
Sat 9:30 to 11:30 / Sat 3:30 to 5:30
It’s all happening at A Needle Pulling Thread – Booth #28
A Needle Pulling Thread
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Show Information
- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.