Embroidering knitwear looks impressive, but it doesn't have to be difficult!
In this workshop you will learn the basics and techniques you need to embellish your own knitted or crocheted projects with woollen embroidery and turn them into something unique and personal.

In this three-hour workshop you will learn:
- what to consider when planning/special features of embroidery on knits
- how to choose the right materials and tools
- preparing the embroidery hoop
- the basic stitches
- embroidering the motif (planning your route, starting and finishing the thread, embroidering with multiple threads )
- post-processing and aftercare
- recognizing and correcting mistakes

Plus a lot of tips and tricks on how to create beautiful designs that take even the plainest knitted piece to a new level. This is a great way to use up scraps, to give knitted garments a new life and add another craft skill to your creative repertoire.

This workshop is aimed for both beginners and advanced crafters, all levels are welcome.

Materials:
Embroidery templates, water soluble stabiliser, embroidery needles, yarn scraps and beads will be provided.

Please bring:
-stable embroidery hoop (preferably with a diameter of about 20 cm, but can also be purchased from Judit).
-small needlework scissors
-optional: own template, yarn scraps and a garment to be embroidered

Homework/please prepare if you don’t bring a garment: swatch appr. 25x25 cm, preferably in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked.

Learn how to make the most beautiful short rows for the best texture and work the start of my Fiamma Shawl! 
Check out the pattern here.

MATERIALS
Yarn in DK or worsted weight yarn with a hook to match (i.e. DK weight with a 5 mm hook or Worsted weight with a 6 mm hook)

Ladderback Jacquard ist eine spezielle Technik, um mit einer sogenannten Leitermasche lange Spannfäden auf der Rückseite eines Fair-Isle- oder Jacquardmusters zu sichern. Das Besondere an dieser Technik ist, dass sie dir ermöglicht ganz unregelmässige Muster zu entwickeln und das ohne das dein Strickstück an Elastizität verliert, ellenlange Fäden auf der Rückseite liegen oder das Einweben wie bei der klassischen Variante auf der Vorderseite leicht sichtbar ist.

In diesem Kurs lernst du die Grundtechniken des Ladderback Jacquard vom Erstellen bis zum Auflösen der Leitermasche sowie mögliche Anwendungsbeispiele kennen.

MATERIALIEN
Vorbereitungen:
Schlage 48 M an, platziere einen Maschenmarkierer für den Rundenanfang und schliesse die Arbeit zur Runde. Arbeite 6 Runden glatt rechts

Mitbringen:
Zwei Knäuel der gleichen Wolle (dk weight, Nadelgrösse 4 – bitte keine Baumwolle oder Seide!) in kontrastierenden Farben sowie dazu passende Stricknadeln.

In diesem dreistündigen Workshop erhältst du erste Einblicke in das Intarsienstricken mit einer groben einbettigen Strickmaschine der Marke Passap. Das Intarsienstricken ist ein intuitiver Prozess, der dir ermöglicht, spontan mit Farben und verschiedenen Materialien zu experimentieren und eignet sich besonders gut, um Wollreste kreativ zu verarbeiten.
Der Workshop richtet sich an Anfänger und erfordert keine Vorkenntnisse, auch nicht im Handstricken.
In den drei Stunden hast du die Möglichkeit, beispielsweise ein schönes Wandbild zu stricken.

Roosimine ist eine traditionelle estnische Stricktechnik. Sie sieht aus wie Stickerei, wird aber direkt beim Stricken durch Einweben zwischen den Maschen gearbeitet.
Ich zeige dir, wie man Roosimine in der Runde strickt.

Im Workshop werden wir grosse Probelappen (Swatches) stricken. Ich bringe einige Charts mit traditionellen Roosimine-Motiven sowie leere Vorlagen mit, falls du dein eigenes Motiv gestalten möchtest.

Hausaufgabe:
Bitte stricke vor dem Workshop ein rundes Strickstück (z. B. ein Schlauchschal) im glatt rechten Muster mit Wollgarn deiner Wahl. Es sollte mindestens 40 Maschen breit und 20 Runden hoch sein, damit wir im Workshop direkt mit Roosimine loslegen können.

Bitte mitbringen:
_Viel buntes Restgarn (mindestens 60 cm lang) zum Einweben
_Hauptgarn (MC) in deiner bevorzugten Garnstärke
_Rundstricknadeln in passender Nadelstärke
_Maschenmarkierer
_Vernähnadel
_Kleine Haargummis
_Schere

Du kannst auch ein eigenes Projekt mit Roosimine-Muster mitbringen, zum Beispiel den Karelia Sweater.

Ich freue mich darauf, mit euch gemeinsam zu stricken!

Explore the fascinating saddle shoulder construction and discover the possibilities of marled colourwork!

This workshop is built around the Grafiet sweater, Maaike’s contribution to Laine Magazine 22. Grafiet is a seamless set-in-sleeve sweater design using the saddle shoulder technique and a new marled colourwork technique.

During this workshop we will explore the fascinating saddle shoulder construction and gain more insight into this technique by making a swatch: a Grafiet mini saddle set up construction.

A sweater with a saddle shoulder construction is really fun to make. You start with 2 rectangular pieces - the saddle shoulders- and you build your whole sweater from there! You could approach the construction as a building game, your complete sweater will emerge from a rectangular.

Maaike will also tell more about the marled colourwork technique and how she used it in the design. We also use this marled technique in the mini saddle version.

Furthermore, Maaike will bring swatches and the sweater and vest samples she made for this design, that you can study and try on!

Level: medium to advanced, some experience with colourwork and garment knitting required.

MATERIALS
Participants will receive a hand-out with instructions for the mini saddle construction from Maaike (in English). In the workshop we will make a set-up: knit the marled saddles and knit start of back and front. In the handout instructions are provided to finish and make it into a sleeveless vest, a child or small sized person could wear (depending on yarn).

Participants are asked to bring 5 mm needles for knitting the swatch (dpn or circular, and preferably also 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm since everybody knits different). The swatch will be knitted flat.

As material for the mini saddle version participants would preferably need an airy bulky yarn as MC such as Camarose Snefnug, Poppy by Sandnes or Puno by Gepard Garn. And a fingering held double or light DK for the CC such as Tukuwool Fingering or Merino by Knitting for Olive held double or single with Lamauld by Camarose. A light MC and darker CC works best.
Yarn provided by the organiser (preferably) or brought by the participants.

Please note that Woolfolk Luft and all suggested MC alternatives are cotton or polyamide chainette tubes filled with wool/alpaca fleece. Yarn characteristics that give the garment a specific lightness while it maintains shape and feels fantastic next to skin. A yarn with similar characteristics would work best.

A workshop where Moa "Honse" Blomqvist teaches you the crochet techniques that put her on the map. You'll learn the ins and outs of all knit look crochet, to use both as details and for full garments.

MATERIALS
You'll need to bring 2 skeins of wool or synthetic DK weight yarn, at least 2 colors, 1 skein per color, (cotton or other plant fibers are not advised) and a crochet hook that fits your yarn.

Do you want to publish your first knitting pattern but don’t know where to start?

Maybe you’ve already published your first pattern, or maybe you haven’t yet. Maybe you want to explore a dream and take a closer look at what it really means to design knitting patterns.

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll get a clear overview of the key steps and decisions involved in creating your own design.
• What are the different ways to publish a pattern?
• Why are tech editing and test knitting so important?
• How do I calculate sizes and create a size chart?
• Where and how can I sell my patterns?
• How can I get noticed as a designer?
• Do I want to make design my main profession or a side project?
• What should I take seriously – and what less so?

This easygoing, hands-on workshop is for anyone dreaming of designing their own knitting patterns and looking for a solid foundation to start their journey into knitwear design. Julia shares her experiences and her own vision on how to keep you passion for knitting alive.
Sign up now and take the first step toward your designer journey!

The Art of Color: Choosing the Perfect Palette for Your Knits
Unlock the secrets of color and bring your knitting to life!

Join me for The Art of Color, an inspiring workshop designed to help you confidently choose the perfect color palette for your knitting projects. Whether you're drawn to soft neutrals, bold contrasts, or harmonious blends, this workshop will guide you in selecting colors that complement your style and enhance your handmade pieces.

What You’ll Learn:
The basics of color theory and how to use the color wheel
 Understanding warm vs. cool tones and how they affect your projects
 How to identify colors that suit your skin tone and personal style
 Practical techniques for combining colors in Fair Isle, stripes, and gradients
 Hands-on exercises to create your own custom color palette

Who is this for?
Perfect for knitters of all levels—whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your color choices for advanced designs.

Why Join?
Color is a powerful tool in knitting, influencing the mood, style, and wearability of your creations. This workshop will give you the confidence to experiment and create truly unique pieces that reflect your personality.

Thelma will guide you through the most common techniques for double knitting. During the course, you will learn how to cast on, both with the basic double knitting cast on and two colors italian cast on. The main focus is working with two colors and how to adapt printwork into the knitting project. During the course you will cast on to knit a cloth that can be used as table cloth or tea towel.

MATERIALS: 2x Double pointed needles in 4mm, Minimum 2x colors in cotton yarn

In diesem dreistündigen Workshop erhältst du erste Einblicke in das Intarsienstricken mit einer groben einbettigen Strickmaschine der Marke Passap. Das Intarsienstricken ist ein intuitiver Prozess, der dir ermöglicht, spontan mit Farben und verschiedenen Materialien zu experimentieren und eignet sich besonders gut, um Wollreste kreativ zu verarbeiten.
Der Workshop richtet sich an Anfänger und erfordert keine Vorkenntnisse, auch nicht im Handstricken.
In den drei Stunden hast du die Möglichkeit, beispielsweise ein schönes Wandbild zu stricken.

Ich zeige dir, wie du eine Blume aus meiner Botanica-Anleitung strickst. Mit dieser Anleitung kannst du viele verschiedene Blumen stricken, aber für dein erstes Projekt wähle bitte eine Blume mit weniger Blütenblättern – zum Beispiel "Red Poppy", "Forget Me Not", "Viola" oder "Camellia". So kannst du den Aufbau des Musters leichter nachvollziehen.


Hier findest du ein paar Beispiele:
Botanica - Red Poppy
Botanica - Forget Me Not
Botanica - Camellia
Botanica - Viola

Bitte kaufe die Botanica-Anleitung vor dem Workshop und entscheide dich für eine Blume, die du während des Workshops stricken möchtest:
Botanica-Anleitung

Bitte bring Nadeln, Garn, Maschenmarkierer und eine Vernähnadel mit. (Siehe die Hinweise im Muster, was du sonst noch brauchst.)
Du kannst nicht nur Mohair verwenden, sondern jedes Garn mit Fasern wie Wolle, Alpaka, Leinen, Baumwolle, Seide etc.

Ich freue mich darauf, mit euch gemeinsam Blumen zu stricken!

I propose you to embark on a workshop dedicated to the face features of your knitted animals and to take time to dig into these details, often scary for knitters, but so important for the liveliness of your knitted toy, and the joy you’ll get from crafting it.
Become confident, leave the fear of not doing well behind you and embrace the joy of meeting your character for the first time, that magic moment when you want to hug it and feel like you’re Geppetto in his workshop.

This class will work in two steps:
The first one at home, a little while before the proper class. I will send you instructions to knit three heads, based on a pattern exclusively designed for the workshop. It won’t be a lot of knitting and you will get all the guidance needed long enough before the class so you won’t rush to complete this homework.These heads will then serve as study subjects during the class. We will cover techniques and embroidery tools, the different options for the eyes - with or without safety eyes - as well as the question of stuffing. We’ll learn about doing - and undoing if necessary - the embroidered details. It’s all about slowing down, experimenting, taming and enjoying the process, having fun, and in the end, changing the way you think about this step and never feeling reluctant about it again.
All along the process, I’ll be available to answer your questions about face features and finishing in general.
After the workshop, you’ll get the rest of the instructions to complete your little animals at home.

Level for the homework: you need to be comfortable with a method to knit small circumferences in the round (small as a the thumb of a mitten for example). It can be magic loop, double pointed needles or flexible double pointed needles such as the Addi Crazy trio. You don’t need to be an expert, but to have practiced one of these methods. You have a soft spot for small knitting.

MATERIAL NEEDS
Material you will need at home for the first step of the class: needles suitable for working very small circumferences in the round - a long circular needle for magic loop OR a set of double-pointed needles, OR a set of flexible double-pointed needles (such as as ADDI crazy trio); a couple of lockable stitch markers such as bulb pins; wool of your choice. All the details will be provided when sending the instructions to knit the heads at home.

What you’ll need to bring for the class: the heads knitted at home, small scissors.

What will be provided: the knitting pattern, embroidery thread and needles, safety eyes.

Learn two different variations of mosaic crochet and prepare yourself to LOVE this magnificent technique. Mosaic crochet can create stunning motifs using only one color per row, making it one of the easiest colorwork techniques.

MATERIALS
2 colors of DK weight yarn or similar and crochet hook to match the yarn (i.e. 4.5 mm hook).

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into a lot of what Ravelry has to offer—learn how to stash new yarn acquisitions, start a new project, favorite inspiring bundles, search for patterns that match your style, and even find those that perfectly suit the yarn you already have or are planning to shop for.
You’ll also discover how to use your queue, find out if a pattern is beginner-friendly, and remember how you knit that first sock or what modifications you made to your favorite sweater three years ago.

Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or just starting out, this session is designed to make your knitting process easier, help you shop at yarn festivals, use your stash, join make-alongs, reconnect with old projects—and maybe even spark a bit of nostalgia along the way.

Please bring a mobile device (a smartphone is sufficient, but a tablet or laptop will also work). If you have a WIP (work in progress) or have already purchased yarn by that time, feel free to bring it along—this will allow us to practice with hands-on exercises.

In diesem Kurs lernst du die Stricktechnik Doubleface aka Doppelstrick kennen, bei der zwei miteinander verbundene Seiten (Vorder- und Rückseite) gleichzeitig gestrickt werden. Die beiden Seiten erscheinen glatt rechts, eingearbeitete Muster zeigen sich horizontal gespiegelt und farbinvertiert.

Die Technik eignet sich perfekt für jedes Strickstück, bei dem sowohl Vorder- als auch Rückseite sichtbar sind wie Schals, Tücher und Decken - aber auch ganze Kleidungsstücke können damit gearbeitet werden!

Wir schauen uns Strickcharts genauer an, um zu lernen, wie diese gelesen und erstellt werden und erlernen alle Grundtechniken des Doppelstricks - vom Anschlag bis zum Abketten, über Randmaschen und Farbwechsel - an einem kleinen Musterstück.

Hilfreiche Tipps und Tricks zu Garn- und Farbwahl, Fadenhaltung und vielem mehr geben euch das notwendige Wissen, um nach dem Kurs in euer erstes Doppelstrick-Projekt zu starten.

Im Kurs können Musterstücke begutachtet werden, die zum Verständnis der Technik dienen und euch Inspirationsquelle für erste eigene Doppelstrickprojekte sein können.

MATERIAL
2 Knäuel des gleichen Garns in verschiedenen Farben. Wähle ein Garn in dk bis worsted weight, ca. Nadelgrösse 4 - bitte keine Baumwolle oder Seide!

1 Paar passende Stricknadeln - ca. 20 cm oder Rundstricknadeln - das Musterstück wird in Hin- und Rückreihen gearbeitet

TIPP: Um ein möglichst dichtes “undurchschaubares” Maschenbild zu erreichen, bietet es sich an, eine halbe Nadelgrösse kleiner als für das Garn empfohlen bzw. für dich üblich zu gehen.

Learn the basics, while making your own mini needle-felted wool painting!

Needle-felting is a dry wool-felting process, where special barbed needles are repeatedly jabbed through loose wool, tangling the fibers together, creating a flat 2D felted piece. 

This 3 hour workshop is intended for those who don’t know what needle felting is and/or have always wanted to try it out, or who have only poked around a bit without knowing exactly what to make. We will start with a simple introduction to needle felting, where you learn the basics about the tools and materials you need to get started with and how to use them.

In the workshop you will make your own (approximate) 20x25cm / 7x10” needle felted piece. There is no need to bring anything for the workshop, everything you need is included in your Workshop and Materials fees (dyed wool roving, a felting needle, foam to felt on, and a base for felting into).

There are also several photos for inspiration. If you wish, you may bring a photo of a simple landscape along.
Suitable for ages 12 and older.

In this workshop you'll learn how to give your crochet (or knit) garments the perfect finishing touches using crochet. You'll learn how to do frills, crochet I-cord edges, ribbings and more!

MATERIALS
You'll need to bring 2 gauge swatches (either knit or crochet), or any small squares, at least 10x10 cm each and at least 1 skein of any yarn you like and a crochet hook that fits your yarn.

Kennst du schon das Pfefferkorn-Muster? Nein?

Du lernst in meinem Kurs wie es gestrickt wird. Und noch einige einfache Muster mit grosser Wirkung. Zusätzlich lernst du den wunderschönen lettischen Zopf mit 2-3 Farben.

MATERIAL
Wolle 3 Farben, Stärke DK - Worsted, passende Stricknadeln

Thelma will guide you through the most common techniques for double knitting. During the course, you will learn how to cast on, both with the basic double knitting cast on and two colors italian cast on. The main focus is working with two colors and how to adapt printwork into the knitting project. During the course you will cast on to knit a cloth that can be used as table cloth or tea towel.

MATERIALS: 2x Double pointed needles in 4mm, Minimum 2x colors in cotton yarn