Workshops & Events
Join me in person or online for workshops, retreats, and events.
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Virtual Knitting LIVE
November 14, 2026
Online
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific (2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern)
Stranded Knitting: Unlocking the Secret of Locked Floats
3 hours in person · 2 hours virtual · Frequently requested
Ever looked at the “wrong side” of a stranded, hand-knit garment and seen no floats? The answer may very well be what some call “Armenian Knitting,” or what I call “Locked Floats.” The technique is simple and creates a wonderfully even fabric. We’ll first review carrying floats the traditional way, then learn this simple technique for a beautifully woven wrong side. You’ll pick up valuable tricks and leave inspired by the possibilities.
Skills & materials
Skills: Cast on, knit/purl, increase/decrease, and a general understanding of stranded (Fair Isle) knitting. This workshop encourages holding one yarn in each hand (two-handed knitting). Up to 20 students.
Materials: One skein each of 2 colors of worsted-weight yarn (solid, high-contrast wool works best), appropriately sized circular needles (bring a few sizes or an interchangeable set), note-taking materials, snacks, and your knitting bag with its usual treasures. Have your yarn wound and ready to use.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
Knitting LIVE NYC
January 14–17, 2027
Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Beautiful Edges: Cast Ons & Bind Offs
3 hours · In person
Every knitting project begins with a cast on and ends with a bind off, yet many knitters rely on only one or two familiar methods. The edges of your work influence stretch, structure, and the overall look of a project. We’ll explore a variety of cast ons and bind offs and discuss how each one behaves, from elastic edges for ribbing and garments to firm, structured, or decorative finishes. You’ll practice five cast ons and five bind offs, and leave with a collection of samples to reference later.
Skills & materials
Skills: Comfortable with casting on, knitting and purling, and binding off. Up to 25 students.
Materials: Three colors of worsted-weight yarn (high contrast is recommended), knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, a crochet hook similar in size to the needles (for the provisional cast on), a small amount of waste yarn, scissors, tapestry needle, notebook, pencil, and the usual knitting notions.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Reading Knitting Charts with Confidence
3 hours in person · 2 hours virtual
Charts let knitters see stitches, repeats, and shaping at a glance, yet many find them intimidating at first. Together we’ll demystify how charts represent stitches, how row and stitch numbers guide the work, and how keys and symbols become knitted fabric. We’ll practice reading charts worked flat and in the round, with examples from texture, colorwork, cables, and shaping, plus strategies for staying on track.
Skills & materials
Skills: Basic knitting skills, including casting on, knitting and purling, and following simple pattern instructions. Up to 25 students.
Materials: Light-colored worsted-weight yarn for the homework swatch, plus 2 to 3 partial balls of worsted-weight yarn in contrasting colors (smooth wool or wool blends recommended), knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, stitch markers, notebook, pencil, and the usual knitting notions.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
Friday, January 15, 2027 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, January 15, 2027 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Locked Floats: Level II
3 hours · In person
Building on my Locked Floats workshop, this one explores patterned fabric using 3 colors in the same row or round while trapping every floating yarn. We’ll learn to manage the yarns both flat and in the round, then look at customizing existing charts by adding a third color. It’s the key to shawls, wraps, and cardigans with a beautiful wrong side that looks almost woven.
Skills & materials
Skills: Students should have taken Stranded Knitting: Unlocking the Secret of Locked Floats and be comfortable with the technique. Two-handed knitting is encouraged. Up to 20 students.
Materials: Two homework swatches (yarn attached), 2 to 3 additional colors of solid worsted-weight wool with medium to high contrast, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, note-taking materials, sticky notes or a magnetic board for your chart, and your knitting bag with its usual treasures.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
Friday, January 15, 2027 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Adding Colorwork Motifs to Existing Patterns
3 hours · In person
Ever looked at a pattern and imagined it with a touch of colorwork? With a little planning, motifs can be added to many designs without rewriting them. You’ll choose from a collection of simple motifs and learn to evaluate motif size, adjust stitch counts, and decide where a motif fits, then begin knitting while we talk through hats, cowls, and sweater yokes, plus spacing, centering, and adapting repeats.
Skills & materials
Skills: Cast on, knit and purl, and follow a simple colorwork chart. Stranded experience is helpful but not required. Up to 25 students.
Materials: A variety of worsted-weight yarns in several colors (partial balls are fine; smooth wool or wool blends with good contrast recommended), knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, stitch markers, notebook, pencil, and the usual knitting notions.
Homework: None. Just have your yarn wound and ready.
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Knitting Backwards: Stockinette, Ribbing, and Beyond
3 hours · In person
What if you didn’t have to turn your work at the end of every row? Knitting backwards lets you work stitches from left to right without turning, which is especially useful for short rows, small pieces, or any section where turning interrupts your rhythm. We’ll explore the mechanics and practice in both stockinette and ribbing, learning to move smoothly between traditional knitting and knitting backwards while keeping tension and stitch orientation consistent.
Skills & materials
Skills: Comfortable knitting and purling and working basic stitch patterns. Up to 25 students.
Materials: Light-colored worsted-weight yarn (smooth wool or wool blend recommended), knitting needles appropriate for the yarn (straight or circular), notebook, pencil, and the usual knitting notions.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
The Secret Language of Color
1 hour · In person or virtual
Ever wondered why some color combinations sing while others fall flat? We’ll explore the foundations of color theory and how they apply to knitting and the fiber arts: the color wheel, relationships between hues, and contrast, temperature, and value. Along the way we’ll look at successful combinations, and you’ll leave with greater confidence choosing palettes that reflect your personal style.
Knit North Carolina
April 4–11, 2027
Big Lynn Lodge
Little Switzerland, NC
Session One
April 4–7, 2027 | Kyle Kunnecke & Jessica Kaufman
Knitting in the Shadows: An Introduction to Shadow Knitting
3 hours · In person · Frequently requested
This technique is truly magical. Working with one color at a time, and only knit and purl stitches, you create a fabric that reveals an image when viewed at an angle. We’ll explore shadow knitting, get comfortable navigating its instructions, and then look at the methods for creating shadow knitting patterns of our very own.
Skills & materials
Skills: Cast on, knit/purl, and increase/decrease. Chart reading is helpful and will be reviewed in the workshop. Up to 20 students.
Materials: 3 skeins of high-contrast worsted-weight yarn, circular needles appropriate for the yarn, stitch markers, pencil, stick ruler, measuring tape, calculator, sticky notes or a magnetic board for your chart, and the usual knitting bag filled with treasures.
Homework: None. Just have your yarn wound and ready.
Session Two
April 8–11, 2027 | Kyle Kunnecke & Ann Weaver
Colorwork Basics
3 hours · In person or virtual · Frequently requested
You CAN knit colorwork! This all-in-one workshop introduces a variety of colorwork techniques, including stranded knitting (Fair Isle), intarsia, mosaic, helical, and slip-stitch knitting. We’ll learn about color dominance, how to read charts, manage yarns, swatch both flat and in the round, and more. Ideal for anyone who wants to build confidence as they explore colorwork.
Skills & materials
Skills: Cast on, knit/purl, increase/decrease, and be comfortable working in the round. Chart reading is helpful and will be reviewed in the workshop. Up to 20 students.
Materials: Completed homework swatches (yarn still attached), an additional US 6 circular needle (16 to 24 inches is ideal), 2 to 3 partial balls of solid-color worsted-weight wool that contrast with your swatches, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, note-taking materials, sticky notes or a magnetic board for your chart, and your knitting bag with its usual treasures.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
“You Want Me to Do WHAT to My Knitting?!” An Introduction to Steeks
1.5 or 3 hours · In person · Frequently requested
Cutting your knitting may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but in a controlled environment, following a few simple steps, it’s a tool that makes stranded knitting a dream. We’ll face our fears while learning the skills required to steek knitted fabric, and explore the steps to a beautifully finished edge. In the 3-hour version, we’ll also install a zipper by hand.
Skills & materials
Skills: Cast on and bind off. Up to 20 students.
Materials: Solid-color worsted-weight wool (such as HiKoo Simpliworsted) in the main color of your swatch, a second partial ball that complements or contrasts with your swatches, circular needles one size smaller than those used for your homework, and the usual knitting bag filled with treasures.
Materials fee: $15, covering scissors, crochet hook, thread, and sewing needle.
Homework: Yes. Sent to registered students.
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