{"title":"Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"beginner-sock-class-for-new-knitters-june-16th-23rd-30th-4-6-pm","title":"Beginner Sock Class for new knitters","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to knit your first pair of socks with a small group. You will have loads of support and a experienced teacher in Diane Richer to answer all your questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn techniques for knitting in the round\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, ribbing, working a heel flap and gusset and the Kitchener stitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese socks will be made cuff down and will be using a worsted weight yarn. This make the knitting go a bit faster than using the thinner sock yarn and you will move through all the techniques in the 3 classes. This is an easily learned project that you can go on to use to knit the thinner socks with fingering weight sock yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial list will be emailed to you after you register.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn is worsted weight and we will have a number of yarn choices and colours available at the shop with a 10% discount when you sign up for the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are ongoing every Sunday (10-12 am or 1-3 pm) \u0026amp; Thursday 2-4 pm. Choose your time and let us know and we will start when you are ready! knit@rosehavenyarn.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33225029812306,"sku":"Diane-class-sock","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/sockClass.png?v=1704762976"},{"product_id":"knitting-classes-to-help-with-your-project-questions","title":"A knitting class to help with any project question","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a class for anyone that needs help with their knitting project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo you are trying to start a project and the pattern is not making any sense OR the pattern is asking for you to do something that you just can't seem to get to work correctly. Sound familiar??\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiane Richer is our teacher extraordinaire and will be there to help, encourage and untwist the tangle of your pattern questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur classes are a bit different. In our class there will be a mixture of other people with other knitting projects and other questions. It's a small group of 5 to 6 people that are all working on projects with Diane overseeing and helping as anyone needs it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou are welcome to come as often as you like and\/or as sporadically as you need. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you hit a problem, pop in during the class time and Diane will help you out. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase a 1 time class of 2 hours and get all your questions about your project and the pattern answered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003e3 Class times available for you to choose from are\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eSundays 1-3 pm\u003c\/span\u003e or\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e Thursdays 10 to 12 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you sign up Diane will be in touch with you to discuss when you will be attending the class at the shop and what project you want to work on in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40668928770130,"sku":"Beginner-knit-class","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/knittingclass.png?v=1744899753"},{"product_id":"saturday-nov-8th-class-9am-to-12pm","title":"Retreat class with Fiona Ellis or Kate Atherley, Saturday Nov 9th Class 9am to 12pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9th, 2024 2 pm to 5 pm \u003cspan style=\"color: #00ccff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00ccff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- be part of our10th Annual Knit Retreat!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e784 Bell Blvd, \u003c\/span\u003eBelleville Ontario \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are having our retreat at the gorgeous 4 year old Hampton Inn in Belleville! It’s only 10 mins from the train station if you want to travel on Via Rail and grab a taxi to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ce108f;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ce108f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #de097b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #de097b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12:30 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erom 12:30 onward you will be able to check out our vendors goodies! Baad Girl Yarns (aka Lesley from Rosehaven's dye studio) will be showcasing their hand dyed yarns, accessories \u0026amp; tools. Plus another surprise guest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll classes will take place in the hotel Conference Rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"232\" width=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop details are near the bottom of this page. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethere will be a $100 fee for cancellations before October 1st, 2024. After October 1st, 2024 no refunds will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Instructors this year are...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\" width=\"201\" height=\"268\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incurable creative. From early lessons in creating knits with her grandmother, on to studying for a bachelor-of-arts degree in fashion knitwear design, and throughout almost three decades of work as a professional designer, her river of creative ideas just flows and flows. She has shared her creative concepts and designs through her books, her on-line lessons, her live workshops and in person. Fiona has developed a mindful approach to her work and teaching, rippling out of her experiences as a yoga instructor. She loves to share her passion with her students - let Fiona change your world by drawing out your own inner uncurable creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis the author of the books Inspired Cable Knits, Knitspiration Journal and Inspired Fair Isle Knits \u0026amp; is also an instructor at Craftsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is also a qualified Yoga instructor.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find out what she is currently doing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.fionaellisonline.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso see her extensive design portfolio on Ravelry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #356dff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #356dff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" height=\"411\" width=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expert teacher, with more than 20 years experience teaching. All classes include high-quality handouts. Technique classes are a lively mix of discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, with individual attention \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand guidance provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\"\u003eKnitty.com\u003c\/a\u003e’s Managing Technical Editor, and a seasoned designer and teacher of all things knitterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\"\u003eShe has written eight books, and edited a ninth.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is also the co-publisher of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\"\u003eDigits \u0026amp; Threads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an online magazine about Canadian fibre- and textile arts, crafts and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-Fit Hats is a recipe for making the perfect fitting hat, for any head, from any yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Shawls is a full guide to everything shawls: from recipes for 20+ shawl shapes, a primer on on key techniques, a discussion of yarn and fibre and fabric, 13 patterns,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas and stitch patterns for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knitter’s Dictionary, is an easy-to-use and friendly guide to the language of knitting. A reference book and a guide to pattern reading all in one, it covers topics from Gauge to Yarn Barf.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\"\u003eIt received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens and Gloves’, released in fall 2017, brings the same any-size-any-gauge approach as used in Custom Socks to hand coverings of all kinds. The first printing sold out in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet’ was released summer 2015 by Interweave Press, to great acclaim. It takes a different approach than many sock books, teaching you how to measure your feet and providing numbers for working both toe-up and top down socks for 12 sizes and 9 gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer ‘Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns’ book is the industry’s first and only guide specifically written to help knit designers (and teachers) of all levels create easy-to-follow, high quality knitting patterns. It’s been called a “game-changer” and a “must-have” by designers and magazine editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s known for her attention to detail in her patterns and her classes, and she regularly teaches at stores and events across North America and the UK, including Vogue Knitting Live, Unravel and Knit City. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #993366; font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSATURDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday Morning Workshops 9:00 am - 12:00 pm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(Choose one)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Cable Confidence\" with Fiona Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"451\" width=\"451\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/CABLE_CONFIDENCE_final.png?v=1712181823\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/CABLE_CONFIDENCE_final.png?v=1712181823\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;Fiona would like to teach the whole world how to knit cables because she LOVES the technique! In this workshop she will show you how to twist in different ways, and how to read, not only charts, but also your own knitting. For newer cable knitters there will be time to get up close and personal with charts, abbreviations and terminology. And more experienced cable knitters will be encouraged to try their hand at CSI (cable stitch investigation) from samples that Fiona will provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiona will move onto showing you how to add your own cable ideas to simple projects for stunning details. This workshop is a must for newer knitter who love the look of texture, or knitters who need a refresher with a twist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ball of light-coloured medium weight yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-9d6968b3-7fff-5708-fe04-cd8448e50adc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• appropriate sized needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-9d6968b3-7fff-5708-fe04-cd8448e50adc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003es \u0026amp; cable needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1B.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Setting up for Garment Success\" with Kate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"436\" width=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/garment_success_with_Kate.png?v=1718139204\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA sweater project is a big commitment of time and knitting and yarn, and it can feel\u003cbr\u003elike a risk. This class is about setting yourself up for success! We’ll talk about how to make sure you’re using a good pattern, you’ve chosen the right size, and have selected a suitable yarn. How to make adjustments for better sizing and fit. We’ll tackle the thorny issue of gauge head-on, showing you how you can harness this information in simple ways to make sure that you’re happy with your garment. We’ll also review some of the pattern-reading challenges that can come up in garment projects, and I’ll share tips and tricks for make the knitting less dauting, and reducing the fear of going wrong. Feel free to bring any garment patterns or projects you need help with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eskill level: \u003c\/strong\u003eadventurous: suitable for knitters ready for making a first garment, or for those who want to get better and more confident with garment-knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMaterials to bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epaper, pencil, a tape measure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eany patterns you’re considering or have questions about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealong with a notebook and pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea bit of scrap medium-yarn and needles to match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Cable Confidence with FIona Ellis","offer_id":41164125831250,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Setting up for Garment Success  - Kate Atherley","offer_id":41164125962322,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Fall-Knit-Retreat-2024-1.jpg?v=1724438084"},{"product_id":"saturday-november-9th-2-pm-to-5-pm","title":"Retreat Class with Kate Atherley or Fiona Ellis, Saturday November 9th 2 pm to 5 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9th, 2024 2 pm to 5 pm \u003cspan style=\"color: #00ccff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00ccff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- be part of our10th Annual Knit Retreat!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e784 Bell Blvd, \u003c\/span\u003eBelleville Ontario \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are having our retreat at the gorgeous 4 year old Hampton Inn in Belleville! It’s only 10 mins from the train station if you want to travel on Via Rail and grab a taxi to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ce108f;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ce108f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #de097b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #de097b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12:30 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erom 12:30 onward you will be able to check out our vendors goodies! Baad Girl Yarns (aka Lesley from Rosehaven's dye studio) will be showcasing their hand dyed yarns, accessories \u0026amp; tools. Plus another surprise guest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll classes will take place in the hotel Conference Rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\" width=\"406\" height=\"232\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop details are near the bottom of this page. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethere will be a $100 fee for cancellations before October 1st, 2024. After October 1st, 2024 no refunds will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Instructors this year are...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\" width=\"201\" height=\"268\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incurable creative. From early lessons in creating knits with her grandmother, on to studying for a bachelor-of-arts degree in fashion knitwear design, and throughout almost three decades of work as a professional designer, her river of creative ideas just flows and flows. She has shared her creative concepts and designs through her books, her on-line lessons, her live workshops and in person. Fiona has developed a mindful approach to her work and teaching, rippling out of her experiences as a yoga instructor. She loves to share her passion with her students - let Fiona change your world by drawing out your own inner uncurable creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis the author of the books Inspired Cable Knits, Knitspiration Journal and Inspired Fair Isle Knits \u0026amp; is also an instructor at Craftsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is also a qualified Yoga instructor.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find out what she is currently doing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.fionaellisonline.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso see her extensive design portfolio on Ravelry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #356dff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #356dff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" height=\"411\" width=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expert teacher, with more than 20 years experience teaching. All classes include high-quality handouts. Technique classes are a lively mix of discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, with individual attention \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand guidance provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\"\u003eKnitty.com\u003c\/a\u003e’s Managing Technical Editor, and a seasoned designer and teacher of all things knitterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\"\u003eShe has written eight books, and edited a ninth.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is also the co-publisher of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\"\u003eDigits \u0026amp; Threads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an online magazine about Canadian fibre- and textile arts, crafts and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-Fit Hats is a recipe for making the perfect fitting hat, for any head, from any yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Shawls is a full guide to everything shawls: from recipes for 20+ shawl shapes, a primer on on key techniques, a discussion of yarn and fibre and fabric, 13 patterns,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas and stitch patterns for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knitter’s Dictionary, is an easy-to-use and friendly guide to the language of knitting. A reference book and a guide to pattern reading all in one, it covers topics from Gauge to Yarn Barf.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\"\u003eIt received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens and Gloves’, released in fall 2017, brings the same any-size-any-gauge approach as used in Custom Socks to hand coverings of all kinds. The first printing sold out in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet’ was released summer 2015 by Interweave Press, to great acclaim. It takes a different approach than many sock books, teaching you how to measure your feet and providing numbers for working both toe-up and top down socks for 12 sizes and 9 gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer ‘Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns’ book is the industry’s first and only guide specifically written to help knit designers (and teachers) of all levels create easy-to-follow, high quality knitting patterns. It’s been called a “game-changer” and a “must-have” by designers and magazine editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s known for her attention to detail in her patterns and her classes, and she regularly teaches at stores and events across North America and the UK, including Vogue Knitting Live, Unravel and Knit City. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday Afternoon Workshops 2:00 pm - 5 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Choose one)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tectonic Techniques - Slipping Snowflakes\" with Fiona Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/TECTONIC_TECHNIQUES_final.png?v=1712181691\" width=\"452\" height=\"452\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/TECTONIC_TECHNIQUES_final.png?v=1712181691\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiona loves to explore the idea of “morphing” patterns - patterns that shift and change. She has recently begun to think of this as “KnitQuakes” – patterns that fracture apart, slip \u0026amp; slide and reform into new configurations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop Fiona will encourage you to play with chart patterns that she will provide (or bring your own) to explore your own unique ideas and create a snowflake inspired chart suitable for a cowl or maybe even a yoke for a sweater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMaterials to bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esquared paper and pencil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epaper scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etape \/ glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note you may not get to knitting your chart in class, so the following is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e optional: 5-7 part balls from your stash (a few yards each) of differently coloured yarn in a medium weight and yarn appropriate needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2B.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003entro to Garment Alterations\" with Kate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"462\" width=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Intro_Garment_alterations.png?v=1718139161\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound the perfect pattern but can't find a yarn that matches gauge? Want to change the size of a pattern? Need shorter sleeves, or a longer body, or a different neckline? In addition to sharing methods for changing aspects of garments, we’ll delve deep into strategies for approaching the problem that reduce both the work and the risk. We’ll also discuss how to choose patterns that are easiest to alter, and good designs that can be leaping-off points for your own inspirations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials to bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epaper, pencil, a tape measure and a calculator\/app; any patterns they are interesting in altering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealong with a notebook and pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #de097b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #de097b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Tectonic Techniques with Fiona Ellis","offer_id":41164134940754,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Introduction to Garment Alteration with Kate Atherley","offer_id":41164134973522,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Fall-Knit-Retreat-2024-2.jpg?v=1724438056"},{"product_id":"classes-with-fiona-ellis-or-kate-atherley-at-knit-retreat-sunday-november-10th-9-am-to-12-pm","title":"Classes with Fiona Ellis or Kate Atherley at Knit Retreat, Sunday November 10th 9 am to 12 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9th, 2024 2 pm to 5 pm \u003cspan style=\"color: #00ccff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00ccff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- be part of our10th Annual Knit Retreat!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e784 Bell Blvd, \u003c\/span\u003eBelleville Ontario \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are having our retreat at the gorgeous 4 year old Hampton Inn in Belleville! It’s only 10 mins from the train station if you want to travel on Via Rail and grab a taxi to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ce108f;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ce108f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #de097b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #de097b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12:30 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erom 12:30 onward you will be able to check out our vendors goodies! Baad Girl Yarns (aka Lesley from Rosehaven's dye studio) will be showcasing their hand dyed yarns, accessories \u0026amp; tools. Plus another surprise guest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll classes will take place in the hotel Conference Rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"232\" width=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop details are near the bottom of this page. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethere will be a $100 fee for cancellations before October 1st, 2024. After October 1st, 2024 no refunds will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Instructors this year are...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"268\" width=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incurable creative. From early lessons in creating knits with her grandmother, on to studying for a bachelor-of-arts degree in fashion knitwear design, and throughout almost three decades of work as a professional designer, her river of creative ideas just flows and flows. She has shared her creative concepts and designs through her books, her on-line lessons, her live workshops and in person. Fiona has developed a mindful approach to her work and teaching, rippling out of her experiences as a yoga instructor. She loves to share her passion with her students - let Fiona change your world by drawing out your own inner uncurable creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis the author of the books Inspired Cable Knits, Knitspiration Journal and Inspired Fair Isle Knits \u0026amp; is also an instructor at Craftsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is also a qualified Yoga instructor.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find out what she is currently doing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.fionaellisonline.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso see her extensive design portfolio on Ravelry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #356dff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #356dff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" width=\"274\" height=\"411\" style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expert teacher, with more than 20 years experience teaching. All classes include high-quality handouts. Technique classes are a lively mix of discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, with individual attention \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand guidance provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\"\u003eKnitty.com\u003c\/a\u003e’s Managing Technical Editor, and a seasoned designer and teacher of all things knitterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\"\u003eShe has written eight books, and edited a ninth.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is also the co-publisher of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\"\u003eDigits \u0026amp; Threads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an online magazine about Canadian fibre- and textile arts, crafts and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-Fit Hats is a recipe for making the perfect fitting hat, for any head, from any yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Shawls is a full guide to everything shawls: from recipes for 20+ shawl shapes, a primer on on key techniques, a discussion of yarn and fibre and fabric, 13 patterns,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas and stitch patterns for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knitter’s Dictionary, is an easy-to-use and friendly guide to the language of knitting. A reference book and a guide to pattern reading all in one, it covers topics from Gauge to Yarn Barf.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\"\u003eIt received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens and Gloves’, released in fall 2017, brings the same any-size-any-gauge approach as used in Custom Socks to hand coverings of all kinds. The first printing sold out in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet’ was released summer 2015 by Interweave Press, to great acclaim. It takes a different approach than many sock books, teaching you how to measure your feet and providing numbers for working both toe-up and top down socks for 12 sizes and 9 gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer ‘Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns’ book is the industry’s first and only guide specifically written to help knit designers (and teachers) of all levels create easy-to-follow, high quality knitting patterns. It’s been called a “game-changer” and a “must-have” by designers and magazine editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s known for her attention to detail in her patterns and her classes, and she regularly teaches at stores and events across North America and the UK, including Vogue Knitting Live, Unravel and Knit City. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUNDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday Morning Workshop 9:00 am - 12:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Choose one)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3A: \"Back To Roots\" with Fiona Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"461\" width=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/BACK_TO_ROOTS_final.png?v=1712181793\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/BACK_TO_ROOTS_final.png?v=1712181793\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003cspan\u003eA tree’s beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots” – Matchona Dhliwayo\u003cbr\u003eBy going back to the basics of our knitting practice we can learn how to become more aware of stitch structure and see what is occurring in a specific technique. This in turn improves our proficiency and ability to read our work, leading to fewer errors or more confidence when fixing a mistake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a series of knitting exercise Fiona will bring awareness to the humble knit and purl stitch, directional increases and decreases, how to shape “in pattern”, and create simple colour-work patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 -3 balls of differently coloured medium weight yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappropriate needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3B.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fearless Finishing\" with Kate Atherley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Fearless_Finishing.png?v=1718139258\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eMany knitters avoid a lot of garment patterns because of the finishing work required,\u003cbr\u003eand even the most experienced knitters often have holes in their finishing knowledge – or simply lack confidence about them. The reason is simple: information in books and patterns is often very weak in this area, leaving knitters to try to figure it out themselves. This hands-on workshop teaches practical, useful and sensible finishing skills. Along the way we’ll dispel a lot of common myths, break down some common sources of confusion, and show you short-cuts that make the finishing task easier and improve the finished project. We’ll cover the three key seaming methods – reviewing how to do them and where to use them, including how to set in a sleeve. We’ll practice two key skills that cause problems for knitters of all experience levels: grafting (Kitchener stitch) and picking up stitches - how and where to pick them up, how to handle large numbers of picked up stitches, and what to do if you can’t match the number the pattern calls for. We’ll discuss blocking, weaving in ends and how the proper cast ons and bind offs can make your finishing work easier - and improve the finished result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003estudents should bring: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany projects that need finishing, the swatches below, and a blunt-tipped darning needle.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using 4-5mm\/US #6-8 needles and medium-weight yarn in a light colour, make the following squares: two 4 x 4 in squares in stocking stitch, one 4 x 4 in square in garter stitch, one 4 x 4 in square (k1, p1) ribbing; 2 15-stitch swatches of stockinette stitch – work 4 rows and leave the stitches on holders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"moz-text-html\" lang=\"x-unicode\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Back to Roots with Fiona Ellis","offer_id":41164143820882,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fearless Finishing with Kate Atherley","offer_id":41164143853650,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Fall-Knit-Retreat-2024-2.jpg?v=1724438056"},{"product_id":"classes-with-fiona-ellis-or-kate-atherley-sunday-november-10th-knit-retreat","title":"Classes with Fiona Ellis or Kate Atherley, Sunday November 10th Knit Retreat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday November 10th, 2024 \u003cspan style=\"color: #00ccff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00ccff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- be apart of our 10th Knit Retreat!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e784 Bell Blvd, Belleville \u003c\/span\u003eOntario \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are having our retreat at the gorgeous 4 year old Hampton Inn in Belleville! It’s only 10 mins from the train station if you want to travel on Via Rail and grab a taxi to the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"232\" width=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/hamptoninn_480x480.jpg?v=1691173598\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe coffee breaks will also be catered by the hotel and again, lots of varieties with options for gluten free, vegetarian and dairy free. The menus we are going through look really great with lots of fresh ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop details are near the bottom of this page. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethere will be a $100 fee for cancellations before October 1st, 2024. After October 1st, 2024 no refunds will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Instructors this year are...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"268\" width=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/fiona.jpg?v=1643146707\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incurable creative. From early lessons in creating knits with her grandmother, on to studying for a bachelor-of-arts degree in fashion knitwear design, and throughout almost three decades of work as a professional designer, her river of creative ideas just flows and flows. She has shared her creative concepts and designs through her books, her on-line lessons, her live workshops and in person. Fiona has developed a mindful approach to her work and teaching, rippling out of her experiences as a yoga instructor. She loves to share her passion with her students - let Fiona change your world by drawing out your own inner uncurable creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1e2835; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis the author of the books Inspired Cable Knits, Knitspiration Journal and Inspired Fair Isle Knits \u0026amp; is also an instructor at Craftsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is also a qualified Yoga instructor.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find out what she is currently doing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.fionaellisonline.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.fionaellisonline.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso see her extensive design portfolio on Ravelry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #356dff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #356dff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/designers\/fiona-ellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" width=\"274\" height=\"411\" style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Atherley_headshot_2022-2-scaled.jpg?v=1718127039\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expert teacher, with more than 20 years experience teaching. All classes include high-quality handouts. Technique classes are a lively mix of discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, with individual attention \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand guidance provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/\"\u003eKnitty.com\u003c\/a\u003e’s Managing Technical Editor, and a seasoned designer and teacher of all things knitterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kateatherley.com\/books\/\"\u003eShe has written eight books, and edited a ninth.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is also the co-publisher of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.digitsandthreads.ca\/\"\u003eDigits \u0026amp; Threads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an online magazine about Canadian fibre- and textile arts, crafts and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-Fit Hats is a recipe for making the perfect fitting hat, for any head, from any yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Shawls is a full guide to everything shawls: from recipes for 20+ shawl shapes, a primer on on key techniques, a discussion of yarn and fibre and fabric, 13 patterns,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideas and stitch patterns for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knitter’s Dictionary, is an easy-to-use and friendly guide to the language of knitting. A reference book and a guide to pattern reading all in one, it covers topics from Gauge to Yarn Barf.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/9781632506382\"\u003eIt received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens and Gloves’, released in fall 2017, brings the same any-size-any-gauge approach as used in Custom Socks to hand coverings of all kinds. The first printing sold out in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet’ was released summer 2015 by Interweave Press, to great acclaim. It takes a different approach than many sock books, teaching you how to measure your feet and providing numbers for working both toe-up and top down socks for 12 sizes and 9 gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer ‘Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns’ book is the industry’s first and only guide specifically written to help knit designers (and teachers) of all levels create easy-to-follow, high quality knitting patterns. It’s been called a “game-changer” and a “must-have” by designers and magazine editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s known for her attention to detail in her patterns and her classes, and she regularly teaches at stores and events across North America and the UK, including Vogue Knitting Live, Unravel and Knit City. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUNDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday Morning Workshop 9:00 am - 12:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Choose one)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3A: \"Back To Roots\" with Fiona Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"461\" width=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/BACK_TO_ROOTS_final.png?v=1712181793\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/BACK_TO_ROOTS_final.png?v=1712181793\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003cspan\u003eA tree’s beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots” – Matchona Dhliwayo\u003cbr\u003eBy going back to the basics of our knitting practice we can learn how to become more aware of stitch structure and see what is occurring in a specific technique. This in turn improves our proficiency and ability to read our work, leading to fewer errors or more confidence when fixing a mistake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a series of knitting exercise Fiona will bring awareness to the humble knit and purl stitch, directional increases and decreases, how to shape “in pattern”, and create simple colour-work patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 -3 balls of differently coloured medium weight yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappropriate needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3B.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fearless Finishing\" with Kate Atherley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/Fearless_Finishing.png?v=1718139258\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eMany knitters avoid a lot of garment patterns because of the finishing work required,\u003cbr\u003eand even the most experienced knitters often have holes in their finishing knowledge – or simply lack confidence about them. 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That's the joy of a small class, we will have time to experiment if you want to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials are included in the cost of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 2 large old towels that you aren't worried about getting any dye on that might come out of the wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be an hour lunch break when you can visit a local cafe or bring a lunch if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small class of only 4 spots and they fill up fast so don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations will be refunded if notified a 30 days in advance of workshop date.  Less than 30 days before the workshop no refunds will be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rosehaven Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42277705252946,"sku":"felted-scarf-workshop-may","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2826\/2738\/files\/IMG_3733.jpg?v=1776540382"},{"product_id":"crochet-club-for-kids-every-thursday-3-5-pm-starting-may-7th","title":"Crochet Club for Kids! - Sundays 10-12 pm - JULY 12th, 19th \u0026 26th","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSundays 10-12 pm starting July 12th, 19th \u0026amp; 26th\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e@ Rosehaven Yarn Shop, 187 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny supplies purchased by the students get 10% off their purchase in the shop.\u003cbr\u003eMax 10 students - Ages 8 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosehaven-yarn-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/knitting-class\/products\/crochet-party-for-kids-thursday-6-8-pm-july-23rd\"\u003eClick here for more info on the Crochet Party on Thursday July 23rd 6-8 pm!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll skill levels in crochet welcome.\u003cbr\u003eStudents should bring their own projects, tools and yarn. 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