Elizabeth Doherty is Teaching at My Sister Knits!
Elizabeth Doherty is coming to teach at My Sister Knits! We are not only thrilled but honored to have her!
Elizabeth's designs have been published by Quince & Company, Brooklyn Tweed, and Twist Collective. Her book, Top down: reimagining set-in sleeve design, has become a go-to reference on knitters' bookshelves. To have a teacher of Elizabeth's caliber come to Fort Collins is a special event indeed!
Top-Down Set-In Sleeves, Sunday Nov. 5th, 10am - 6pm
Elizabeth has developed an innovative method for knitting top down sweaters with set-in sleeves! Simply put, sweaters need to fit our shoulders. In order to do that, the armholes need to be shaped so that there is the correct amount of fabric across both the back and the front. This will allow your sweater to stay put on your body, not look sloppy or fall off your shoulders. Elizabeth will teach us how to do it!We will learn everything we need to know about making a sweater that fits in the shoulders and armholes using our own measurements! This will transform our sweater knitting into a thing of pleasure. Never again will it be an experience of fret and worry about the fit!Read more about Elizabeth's set-in sleeves and the class details.
Warming Up to Linen, Saturday, Nov. 4th, 10am - 1pm
Elizabeth will show us the wonders of knitting with linen! This oft-neglected fiber creates garments with absolutely gorgeous drape that become softer and more supple with washing and wearing. Linen is meant to go through the washer and dryer! We will learn helpful techniques for working with a non-elastic plant-based yarn, from how to make our stitches look beautiful to weaving in ends. If you've been hesitant to give linen a try, this is the class for you! We'll become confident and eager to knit with this ages-old fiber!Read more about linen and the class details.
Tailored Pockets for Any Sweater, Saturday, Nov. 4th, 2pm - 5pm
When Elizabeth's friend Barb asked her to write pocket directions for the Copperplate cardigan, Elizabeth loved the outcome! She decided she wanted pockets in everything! The beauty of free-hanging pockets is that they allow the front of the sweater to hang naturally without stretching out of shape. Knit in a denser gauge with lighter weight yarn, these pockets don't add bulk and will stand up to use. How fun to know how to put pockets in any sweater!Read more about the pockets and the class details.Call us at 970.407.1461 to reserve a spot in any or all of these classes. They are an incredible, not-to-be-missed opportunity to develop new skills by a renowned designer and teacher! 