So excited you set up your loom again. Every member of our zoom knitting group that started during Covid has taken up weaving and bought yarn. If you take a class, try overshot! (You can use up a bunch of fingering yarn!)
Andrea!! Thank you so much for this episode. Your speaking of Harrisville and your loom plus class at Harrisville brought many happy memories to me. Years ago while we lived in Vermont I went to Harrisville for a week long class/workshop. I stayed in their boarding house and spent many hours in the studio weaving. It was glorious. My dear aunt had given me her 36” Harrisville loom and I wanted to learn how to use it. Life got in the way and when we moved to South Carolina five years ago I gave the loom to a friend. Since then I have acquired Ashford rigid heddle looms and love them as they take up way less room in our house! And they give me the joy of weaving. Even without the Harrisville loom I feel I can weave down my stash and hope to do so even more in the coming year. I am an oldish lady who does not want to leave a mess of stuff behind for someone else to clean up after so weaving is a great way to use up! Thanks again for your experiences and for the memories they brought.
Classes are so great! In 2022 I started taking an introduction to millinery; the art of making hats and decoration. I loved it❤❤ and love wearing the hats I made! Unfortunately my teacher moved to a different state a few months ago; I appreciate all the things she taught me and hope to continue making
Oh Andrea, that’s the path I went down. I knit, crochet, learned to weave during covid, bought 3 rigid heddle looms, sold them then bought an Ashford Jack loom. Sold it, upgraded to a Louet David floor loom. That was real weaving to me. Sold it after I mastered weaving, went on to spin. Sold that affer I nailed lace weight yarn. Then I bought a nice sewing machine and have decided that my “keeper” hobbies will just be knit/cro and sew. Downsizing being a minimalist and just keeping the faves because I don’t have the time or space to do all the things😊. Even though I have done all the things, learned them, mastered them and loved them at the time. I think learning new skills is what really sparks my soul, not doing them. LOL. I also am older than you so it wasn’t rational to have “maybe someday I will get around to it” equipment. I knew I would never get around to throwing on another 450 thread warp or spinning for hours when I want to knit or sew, so my wheels and looms parted ways with fond memories of one another. 😊
As a knitter and crocheter, I had been fascinated by Tunisian crochet for a couple years when I learned that Toni Lipsey (TL Yarn Crafts) was teaching a class at my LYS here in West Michigan. So fun to learn a new yarn craft and bonus-her mom, Gwen, co-taught the class with her.
I live in a regional area without access to any classes, but I've watched just about every fibre-related class on Craftsy, and I'm soaking up RUclips tutorials. Love these videos
Thanks for another wonderful episode! I’ve signed up for a garment sewing class starting in January and I’m so excited! You are a big part of my wanting to take a sewing class. I’ve been wanting to do it for years and finally the class schedule and my schedule lined up. I generally don’t do a lot of classes, but maybe I’ll start doing more now. Have a great weekend!
Happy Holidays! I always look forward to see what you are working on. On my Knit Picks wishlist is a few more sizes of 16" Fixed circular Reflections needles.
I love taking classes! We are blessed to live close to the John C Campbell Folk school. I take several classes a year there. So far all knitting and spinning classes. The last knitting class I took was Fair Isle knitting with Hazel Tindall. That class was amazing. In January I will be taking my first weaving class. They have online classes as well. It is such a great place to learn and explore all the making.
Last year(Fall 2023) I learned to spin, thanks to watching your podcast and seeing you encouraging us.. I took a class at Craft Studio in White River Junction, VT, but we went next door to Junction Fiber Mill to use their machinery too(how cool was that???)...This Fall, I took a class at Portsmouth Fabric Company in Portsmouth, NH on Beginning quilting and I finished my fist quilt. At the end of January, with the same instructor, I'll take another class with a different pattern, so I can consolidate a bit my beginner quilting skills....Weaving is on my Wishlist too and I am going to Harrisville tomorrow, but noy to buy a loom....
I also moved and brought a loom that I haven’t been using. I am going to, yes I am. I took several Weaving classes from Tom Knisley. He is terrific. I took classes from Robin Shady. In reference to spinning, I went to Soar and Plyaway, Jaycee is a terrific teacher, Maggie Casey, Judith Mackenzie, there are so many great teachers. I loved in the NOVA area so had access to so much. Now in Georgia, no weavers or spinners. In reference to your two questions….I know she said afterthought pocket, but it sounded like she meant a patch pocket. The question about do you wind on in The same direction as you spun the yarn not about twist.
I have been taking basket weaving with willow classes these last few years! They make the most beautiful baskets oh myyyy Ps. Our snow has melted almost all too in eastern Ontario near ottawa. Booo
I’m watching this while finishing up some overshot table runner weavings! I decided to make them as last minute Xmas gifts so boyyyy do I have to get going. Weaving is the main way I use my handspun which has really kept me motivated to go back to my loom over and over. Now if only it wasn’t in the basement 🙃
I love that you put a warp on your loom. I took a weaving course in college and loved it but life took hold and so knitting became my craft. A few years ago I took a rigid heddle weaving class at my local knit shop and got hooked with the weaving bug again Ended up buying a rigid heddle loom and discovered that I wanted to do more so I joined the Weaving Guild in my area, ended up renting a floor loom from the Guild to "test drive" and I was sold. Bought a Schacht Baby Wolf loom and its perfect. BTW---my loom is named Val, because "she" arrived on Valentines Day. Took a week long class at The Weavers School on Whidbey Island, WA with Madelyn van der Hoogt. I highly recommend it. Am signed up for a 3 day online Krokbragd technique class in January. Andrea...I love your knitting patterns...finished the weekender light in October and plan to make the traveler hoodie in 2025!
Thanks for bringing sunshine to my rough morning. The afternoon is better already. I took my first 2 fibre classes this year - drop spindle spinning at our provincial fibre festival and a VKL virtual class on continental knitting (gifted). The spindle class was so much fun. Used up all my fibre at home and waiting to destash my yarn to make some room. Very passionate about turkish spindles because they ooze practically. I had tried continental about a dozen times via RUclips but just couldn't get it. Gave it a go with the class and it finally clicked. Don't believe I'd go back to English style as continental doesn't bother my left wrist which suffers from repetitive stress injuries. Enjoy your holidays.
I love all sorts of classes and meeting people from all walks of life. One of my favorite classes has been with Lynne Merchant. She is a wonderful metal weaving artisan who really open my mind when it came to possibilities of design & materials used while embracing a sense of whimsy during the process.
I take a ton of classes. I usually pick ones that the teacher is known for a specific type of knitting. I love to listen to how it evolved and then the technique. I do a ton of test knitting and love to know more about where a pattern came from and the thought process on the design and the classes take that interest farther in! Love it!!!!
Just signed up for a Intro to Jewelrymaking and Metalsmithing class! It's 3 months long and I couldn't be happier. I absolutely love the structure of a class. It really keeps me motivated
One year, I took THREE courses at Stitches Midwest, and it was TOO MUCH. One was on entrelac with Gwen Bortner, one was on double knitting, and I don't even remember what the third one was. I don't remember how to do any of those things anymore. I also took a crochet class from a friend who teaches in my city because I wasn't very good at it and couldn't read patterns, and I took a spinning class at a local LYS after buying my wheel, which I haven't used in 7 years. I'm a bad student LOL
Thank you for another wonderful episode! I'm excited to join you in the stash down process! Can't wait to see the new patterns in the new year. Merry Christmas!
My sister and I love to do classes. We have an amazing studio in the beautiful North Yorkshire town of Masham. So far we’ve done stained glass, wet felting, landscape embroidery and singed up in 2025 for weaving. I’ve also signed up fur an online course with The Mercerie who designs stunning crochet blankets
I took beginning weaving at Red Stone Glen with Tom Knisely and it was amazing. It gave me everything I needed to know to successfully make projects at home with my floor loom.
I turned 50 last October and my husband gifted me a 5-hour silk printing workshop. I enjoyed it so much I really want to be doing more of this in 2025... and some lettering and calligraphy too... that's IF I can slow down on my knitting a bit as I've been knitting non-stop ever since I broke my foot last May and I still have a few of your designs to knit up (Traveler hoodie, Framed sweater, Hey sailor!, Vellichor...) on top of my lingering WIPs... Talking about wanting to do all the things, huh? 😂 Love your podcast! Happy holidays!🎄❤
OMG did anyone else have to reverse image search for Andrea's bandana it's so cute!. Happy Holidays and my goal for this upcoming year is to take a class on a technique I'm not very confident in.
I already sew, knit and spin, but now I want to learn to woodturn to make spindles :) My partner already knows how to turn wood so we want to sell handmade spindles
For the lady who asked about winding spin singles onto the bobbin. Yes she is asking about if there is a possibility of putting twist into it when you wind. The answer is no. Andrea will be straight winding onto the bobbin. I do the same. It doesn't change any twist. It's when it's plied that you changed the direction of spin so they ply nicely together. A spun single will look the same whichever way up it is as well. So if you cut a piece off the bobbin & turn it upside down, it's still twisted the same way. That's why you can ply a single ball end to end on itself. It doesn't matter which end you are taking & winding on to a bobbin. Like Andrea says, just do it. It works out & is great if you are like me & hate having extra bits on bobbins leftover after plying . Don't overthink it. Try it .
I'm in grad school so I'm just always in a class lol. I'm studying public health, so some classes are about nutrtion, some are about health policy, some are about program development. I'm also trying to get my IBCLC certification (internationally board certified lactation counselor). I would loveeee to take more knitting classes, though. I think we're joining our local knitting guild chapter this fall and they have workshops every month!
My daughters and I take classes at our local wool festival every year. it's been hit or miss, we have taken some wonderful classes though along with some real misses with awful teachers. If you are a spinner and ever have a chance at a class with Jillian Moreno or with Cleme and Cleme drum carder class jump on it they are the best classes we have taken so far. . This year we took a needle felt class and an eco print class. We learned a lot in both classes but some of the presentation was not great. But we did come away with new skills and eager to continue to explore the techniques. In taking classes I have learned to research the teacher on the internet and look through their makes.
Please hang your moon shelf or something on the wall behind you. It's my favorite color but I'm also looking for visual stimulation while watching every week!!!!
I understand about the fear. I got a loom like 11 years ago. A gorgeous 54 inch floor loom with extenders and everything. I had a friend spend a day with me to show me how to warp it. We warped for two rugs ....i created a rug and don't know how to get it off the loom. It's been way more than two years since i did anything with it. I'm waffling too. Do I sell or do I keep? It takes up a lot of floor space and I'm considered getting smaller tabletop one.
School of Sweet Georgia is great for multi craft makers and yousician app for ukelele and voice. I’ve heard great things about Jane Stanford online guild.
When you said “I ply…” and paused for a minute, my toddler pointed at his face and finished “with my little eye!”
So excited you set up your loom again. Every member of our zoom knitting group that started during Covid has taken up weaving and bought yarn. If you take a class, try overshot! (You can use up a bunch of fingering yarn!)
You're weaving again!! I'm so excited for you! If you feel like sharing, I'm dying to know more about your project ❤
Andrea!! Thank you so much for this episode. Your speaking of Harrisville and your loom plus class at Harrisville brought many happy memories to me. Years ago while we lived in Vermont I went to Harrisville for a week long class/workshop. I stayed in their boarding house and spent many hours in the studio weaving. It was glorious. My dear aunt had given me her 36” Harrisville loom and I wanted to learn how to use it. Life got in the way and when we moved to South Carolina five years ago I gave the loom to a friend. Since then I have acquired Ashford rigid heddle looms and love them as they take up way less room in our house! And they give me the joy of weaving. Even without the Harrisville loom I feel I can weave down my stash and hope to do so even more in the coming year. I am an oldish lady who does not want to leave a mess of stuff behind for someone else to clean up after so weaving is a great way to use up! Thanks again for your experiences and for the memories they brought.
Willow basket weaving! SO fun. SO satisfying. If you have any instructors in your area, give it a go. I promise, you wont regret it.
Classes are so great! In 2022 I started taking an introduction to millinery; the art of making hats and decoration. I loved it❤❤ and love wearing the hats I made! Unfortunately my teacher moved to a different state a few months ago; I appreciate all the things she taught me and hope to continue making
Oh Andrea, that’s the path I went down. I knit, crochet, learned to weave during covid, bought 3 rigid heddle looms, sold them then bought an Ashford Jack loom. Sold it, upgraded to a Louet David floor loom. That was real weaving to me. Sold it after I mastered weaving, went on to spin. Sold that affer I nailed lace weight yarn. Then I bought a nice sewing machine and have decided that my “keeper” hobbies will just be knit/cro and sew. Downsizing being a minimalist and just keeping the faves because I don’t have the time or space to do all the things😊. Even though I have done all the things, learned them, mastered them and loved them at the time. I think learning new skills is what really sparks my soul, not doing them. LOL. I also am older than you so it wasn’t rational to have “maybe someday I will get around to it” equipment. I knew I would never get around to throwing on another 450 thread warp or spinning for hours when I want to knit or sew, so my wheels and looms parted ways with fond memories of one another. 😊
As a knitter and crocheter, I had been fascinated by Tunisian crochet for a couple years when I learned that Toni Lipsey (TL Yarn Crafts) was teaching a class at my LYS here in West Michigan. So fun to learn a new yarn craft and bonus-her mom, Gwen, co-taught the class with her.
I live in a regional area without access to any classes, but I've watched just about every fibre-related class on Craftsy, and I'm soaking up RUclips tutorials. Love these videos
Thanks for another wonderful episode! I’ve signed up for a garment sewing class starting in January and I’m so excited! You are a big part of my wanting to take a sewing class. I’ve been wanting to do it for years and finally the class schedule and my schedule lined up. I generally don’t do a lot of classes, but maybe I’ll start doing more now. Have a great weekend!
Happy Holidays! I always look forward to see what you are working on. On my Knit Picks wishlist is a few more sizes of 16" Fixed circular Reflections needles.
I love taking classes! We are blessed to live close to the John C Campbell Folk school. I take several classes a year there. So far all knitting and spinning classes. The last knitting class I took was Fair Isle knitting with Hazel Tindall. That class was amazing. In January I will be taking my first weaving class. They have online classes as well. It is such a great place to learn and explore all the making.
Last year(Fall 2023) I learned to spin, thanks to watching your podcast and seeing you encouraging us.. I took a class at Craft Studio in White River Junction, VT, but we went next door to Junction Fiber Mill to use their machinery too(how cool was that???)...This Fall, I took a class at Portsmouth Fabric Company in Portsmouth, NH on Beginning quilting and I finished my fist quilt. At the end of January, with the same instructor, I'll take another class with a different pattern, so I can consolidate a bit my beginner quilting skills....Weaving is on my Wishlist too and I am going to Harrisville tomorrow, but noy to buy a loom....
Great advice on ? 2. I’m going to repurpose one of my first sweaters as I have never found it😅 comfortable wear. Love you weekly sessions.
I also moved and brought a loom that I haven’t been using. I am going to, yes I am. I took several Weaving classes from Tom Knisley. He is terrific. I took classes from Robin Shady. In reference to spinning, I went to Soar and Plyaway, Jaycee is a terrific teacher, Maggie Casey, Judith Mackenzie, there are so many great teachers. I loved in the NOVA area so had access to so much. Now in Georgia, no weavers or spinners.
In reference to your two questions….I know she said afterthought pocket, but it sounded like she meant a patch pocket. The question about do you wind on in The same direction as you spun the yarn not about twist.
I have been taking basket weaving with willow classes these last few years! They make the most beautiful baskets oh myyyy
Ps. Our snow has melted almost all too in eastern Ontario near ottawa. Booo
I’m watching this while finishing up some overshot table runner weavings! I decided to make them as last minute Xmas gifts so boyyyy do I have to get going.
Weaving is the main way I use my handspun which has really kept me motivated to go back to my loom over and over. Now if only it wasn’t in the basement 🙃
I love that you put a warp on your loom. I took a weaving course in college and loved it but life took hold and so knitting became my craft. A few years ago I took a rigid heddle weaving class at my local knit shop and got hooked with the weaving bug again Ended up buying a rigid heddle loom and discovered that I wanted to do more so I joined the Weaving Guild in my area, ended up renting a floor loom from the Guild to "test drive" and I was sold. Bought a Schacht Baby Wolf loom and its perfect. BTW---my loom is named Val, because "she" arrived on Valentines Day. Took a week long class at The Weavers School on Whidbey Island, WA with Madelyn van der Hoogt. I highly recommend it. Am signed up for a 3 day online Krokbragd technique class in January.
Andrea...I love your knitting patterns...finished the weekender light in October and plan to make the traveler hoodie in 2025!
Thanks for bringing sunshine to my rough morning. The afternoon is better already.
I took my first 2 fibre classes this year - drop spindle spinning at our provincial fibre festival and a VKL virtual class on continental knitting (gifted). The spindle class was so much fun. Used up all my fibre at home and waiting to destash my yarn to make some room. Very passionate about turkish spindles because they ooze practically. I had tried continental about a dozen times via RUclips but just couldn't get it. Gave it a go with the class and it finally clicked. Don't believe I'd go back to English style as continental doesn't bother my left wrist which suffers from repetitive stress injuries.
Enjoy your holidays.
I love all sorts of classes and meeting people from all walks of life. One of my favorite classes has been with Lynne Merchant. She is a wonderful metal weaving artisan who really open my mind when it came to possibilities of design & materials used while embracing a sense of whimsy during the process.
I take a ton of classes. I usually pick ones that the teacher is known for a specific type of knitting. I love to listen to how it evolved and then the technique. I do a ton of test knitting and love to know more about where a pattern came from and the thought process on the design and the classes take that interest farther in! Love it!!!!
Hi. Now that you are back in the Midwest you should check out the weaving classes at Sievers. Such a special place.
I took a weaving class in 2024 and made a scarf and table runner on a rigid heddle loom. Looking forward to your studio tour next year 😊
Love that you’re weaving now! All the fiber arts are wonderful.
Hopefully you'll see snow this morning. We have 2" on the ground in Holly, MI this morning and it's still coming down. It's lovely.
Just signed up for a Intro to Jewelrymaking and Metalsmithing class! It's 3 months long and I couldn't be happier. I absolutely love the structure of a class. It really keeps me motivated
One year, I took THREE courses at Stitches Midwest, and it was TOO MUCH. One was on entrelac with Gwen Bortner, one was on double knitting, and I don't even remember what the third one was. I don't remember how to do any of those things anymore. I also took a crochet class from a friend who teaches in my city because I wasn't very good at it and couldn't read patterns, and I took a spinning class at a local LYS after buying my wheel, which I haven't used in 7 years. I'm a bad student LOL
Thank you for another wonderful episode! I'm excited to join you in the stash down process! Can't wait to see the new patterns in the new year. Merry Christmas!
My sister and I love to do classes. We have an amazing studio in the beautiful North Yorkshire town of Masham. So far we’ve done stained glass, wet felting, landscape embroidery and singed up in 2025 for weaving. I’ve also signed up fur an online course with The Mercerie who designs stunning crochet blankets
I took beginning weaving at Red Stone Glen with Tom Knisely and it was amazing. It gave me everything I needed to know to successfully make projects at home with my floor loom.
I love your idea of this being the year of taking classes. 2024 was use-that-stash year for me.
I turned 50 last October and my husband gifted me a 5-hour silk printing workshop. I enjoyed it so much I really want to be doing more of this in 2025... and some lettering and calligraphy too... that's IF I can slow down on my knitting a bit as I've been knitting non-stop ever since I broke my foot last May and I still have a few of your designs to knit up (Traveler hoodie, Framed sweater, Hey sailor!, Vellichor...) on top of my lingering WIPs... Talking about wanting to do all the things, huh? 😂 Love your podcast! Happy holidays!🎄❤
Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤
To be truly moved in takes 8 months, I just emptied two boxes this week and we moved in March 1, stuff has to all find it’s home and get absorbed 😁
OMG did anyone else have to reverse image search for Andrea's bandana it's so cute!. Happy Holidays and my goal for this upcoming year is to take a class on a technique I'm not very confident in.
I already sew, knit and spin, but now I want to learn to woodturn to make spindles :) My partner already knows how to turn wood so we want to sell handmade spindles
For the lady who asked about winding spin singles onto the bobbin. Yes she is asking about if there is a possibility of putting twist into it when you wind. The answer is no. Andrea will be straight winding onto the bobbin. I do the same. It doesn't change any twist. It's when it's plied that you changed the direction of spin so they ply nicely together. A spun single will look the same whichever way up it is as well. So if you cut a piece off the bobbin & turn it upside down, it's still twisted the same way. That's why you can ply a single ball end to end on itself. It doesn't matter which end you are taking & winding on to a bobbin. Like Andrea says, just do it. It works out & is great if you are like me & hate having extra bits on bobbins leftover after plying . Don't overthink it. Try it .
Can’t wait for a studio tour. No pressure 😊
I'm doing a class on spinning blends and batts in Jan!
I'm in grad school so I'm just always in a class lol. I'm studying public health, so some classes are about nutrtion, some are about health policy, some are about program development. I'm also trying to get my IBCLC certification (internationally board certified lactation counselor). I would loveeee to take more knitting classes, though. I think we're joining our local knitting guild chapter this fall and they have workshops every month!
My daughters and I take classes at our local wool festival every year. it's been hit or miss, we have taken some wonderful classes though along with some real misses with awful teachers. If you are a spinner and ever have a chance at a class with Jillian Moreno or with Cleme and Cleme drum carder class jump on it they are the best classes we have taken so far.
. This year we took a needle felt class and an eco print class. We learned a lot in both classes but some of the presentation was not great. But we did come away with new skills and eager to continue to explore the techniques.
In taking classes I have learned to research the teacher on the internet and look through their makes.
I get to go to a 4 day spinning retreat in Tacoma with Jillian Moreno! So excited to have that opportunity!
Maybe you should host a stash down this year! I know I would participate. I have SO MUCH yarn. 🙄😬
I'd love to take a class on adjusting patterns to fit my body. I took a great class on steaking with Kristin Drysdale.
Please hang your moon shelf or something on the wall behind you. It's my favorite color but I'm also looking for visual stimulation while watching every week!!!!
I understand about the fear. I got a loom like 11 years ago. A gorgeous 54 inch floor loom with extenders and everything. I had a friend spend a day with me to show me how to warp it. We warped for two rugs ....i created a rug and don't know how to get it off the loom. It's been way more than two years since i did anything with it. I'm waffling too. Do I sell or do I keep? It takes up a lot of floor space and I'm considered getting smaller tabletop one.
I took a writing class in November that opened up a whole new creative avenue.
School of Sweet Georgia is great for multi craft makers and yousician app for ukelele and voice. I’ve heard great things about Jane Stanford online guild.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Do I hear a "learn along" in the future?!
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