Local pickup available in New Westminster - $8 CAD flat rate *tracked* shipping in British Columbia and United States, rest of Canada $15 sent every Thursday
Unsure whether Zoom classes are for you? Here's a testimonial from one of my students:
I truly enjoyed this Colourwork class. Rebecca’s instruction was extremely clear and she was able to very effectively communicate all the instructions and guidance I needed even via the Zoom platform! I learned skills that have opened up all kinds of new possibilities for my knitting project choices! Super happy I took her class! V.J.
Recent finsihed knits from my students
Clayoquot hat designed by Tin Can Knits is such a great project for your first dip into colourwork knitting – with no floats longer than 3 stitches you can learn colourwork without worrying about catching floats. In this class we’ll cover one and two handed colourwork, as well as my ‘traffic light’ system for three colour knitting rows to ensure your yarns never get tangled!
If you'd like to make this hat using WildWestDye's yarn, you'll need 3 x CakeQuarters aka 75g of the main colour, and 1 x CakeQuarter aka 25g each of contrast colour one and two from the Naturally dyed soft DK collection.
Hat pictured uses RoseyVille, SunSling and NightOwl, if you'd like to see some three colour combos for your Clayoquot hat, send me an email and I'll send you some options.
Next class starts Friday July 9th from 6-7.30pm PDT via Zoom for 4 weeks – if you’ve never tried colourwork, or even if you haven’t made a hat before, this class is for you!
Flaming Beanie by Elzbieta Torenc is a truly stunning two colour brioche hat design which uses the reversibility of brioche to create a reversible hat with cables!
In this class you will learn step by step how to make two colour brioche and cables, it’s a little spicy, but it sure is fun.
If you'd like to make this hat using WildWestDye's yarn, you'll need 3 x CakeQuarters aka 75g of the main colour and 2 x CakeQuarters aka 50g of the contrast colour from the Naturally dyed soft DK collection. This sample uses PoseyVille for the main colour and BooBerry for the contrast. If you'd like to see any other pairings, send me an email and I'll send you some options.
Next class starts Wednesday July 7th from 6-7.30pm PDT via Zoom for 4 weeks.
In this Summer Snacks! workshop you will learn horizontal and vertical mattress seaming on stockinette, and garter fabric.
I love how mattress seaming magically brings the fabric together. Improve your key knitting skills in this 2 hour class.
Next class starts Tuesday June 29th from 6-8pm PDT via Zoom.
In this class we will demystify the "sl1yo" technique and you will learn both one and two colour brioche knitting!
Brioche knitting is so much fun, and can be challenging. I offer a lot of project based brioche classes, but if you'd like a taster before taking on a full 4 week project, then this snacks class is for you.
I love kitchener stitch - and I want to share my love of this with you!
The Provisional cast on and Kitchener Stitch almost always go hand in hand and in this fun Summer Snacks! class you will learn both these techniques. Find out how to create live stitches with the Provisional (crochet) cast on and then how to unravel and get the stitches back onto your needle confidently. Next you will learn the magic of the Kitchener stitch to create a seamless row of knitting with yarn and a darning needle.
Next session:
Saturday July 31st from 10am-12pm PDT via Zoom.
Is steeking on your "learn to do wish list" but feeling a little daunted by this technique, you are not alone!
Taking a pair of scissors to your knitting can feel scary, especially if it is on a whole sweater! Fear not, over the two sessions you will be guided through two handed Fair Isle, how to catch your weaves confidently and not tangle your yarn! In the second session you will cover picking up stitches, button bands and STEEK!
This is a 2 part class available in June and July as follows:
Saturday June 19th & 26th from 10.30-11am PDT via Zoom.
Tuesday July 13th & 20th from 6-7.30pm PDT via Zoom..
The Butterfly shawl by Marin Melchior is spectacular! It can be daunting to navigate the pattern so in this 3 hour workshop using two small amounts of yarn (44y) of contrasting colours you will learn all the techniques required to make this stunning shawl and how to navigate the pattern afterwards independently.
If you'd like to make the shawl using WildWestDye's yarn, you'll need 8 x CakeQuarters aka 200g of the main colour and 4 x CakeQuarters aka 100g of the contrast colour from the Naturally dyed soft fingering collection
This stunning shawl was made using FlashDance for the main colour and TheRockStar for the contrast colour. If you'd like to see more colourways, contact me and I'll send you some options.
This workshop is Sunday June 20th from 10am-1pm PDT.
Double knitting is so much fun! And maybe not as spicy as you think!
In this class you'll learn the modern style of double knitting - working with two colours across the row at the same time and mirror reversed patterns. Once you have this skill you'll be able to go on to design your own double knit patterns!
Next class:
Saturday July 17th from 10am-1pm PDT via Zoom.
$10.00
10 CAD per ‘CakeQuarter’ (25g / .88oz) Flat rate shipping available as follows: 8 CAD...
$10.00
10 CAD per ‘CakeQuarter’ (25g / .88oz) Flat rate shipping available as follows: 8 CAD...
$11.00
11 CAD per ‘CakeQuarter’ (25g / .88oz) Flat rate shipping available as follows: 8 CAD...
$12.50
12.50 CAD per ‘CakeQuarter’ (25g / .88oz) Flat rate shipping available as follows: 8 CAD...
If you have a question regarding one of the classes, would like to book a private lesson or if you'd like some recommendations for yarn & colours feel free to reach out and ask me.
