Pines and Needles Shawl: Virtual Workshop with Ann Weaver

Details Your order confirmation email will have a link to the video recording of the Pines and Needles Shawl: Virtual Workshop with Ann Weaver. Here’s a sampling of the feedback we’ve received on this virtual workshop. Ann Weaver is a fantastic teacher. I loved how she repeated things and the confidence she projected in our ability to “get it.” It was an awesome experience. I hope you will consider additional classes with her. Her energy was just the ticket. — — — — — The format was great, Ann Weaver is one of the best Zoom teachers I’ve ever experienced, and Ann and Kay were helpful and interesting throughout the class. Thank you for bringing interesting and accessible information to those of us obsessed with knitting! The Class We will dive into the Pines and Needles Shawl with demonstrations of your two edging options—which will you choose? Then we’ll set off on a mosaic knitting adventure, learning the fundamentals of this versatile technique. During class time, we’ll work through the beginning of the shawl—also known as the trickiest part. By the end of the workshop you’ll be on your way to more relaxing, satisfying mosaic knitting and a beautiful shawl. The Project The striking herringbone pattern of the Pines and Needles Shawl makes it a perfect first mosaic knitting pattern. It’s also a glorious accessory for any wardrobe. Finished Dimensions: 62″ (157.5 cm) wingspan x 26″ (99 cm) depth Our Workshop Leader Ann Weaver has been teaching and designing knitwear for over 15 years. When she’s not traveling to teach or explore thrift stores and estate sales, you’ll find her in Baltimore, where she works as an editor and runs Plied Yarns. Mending, dyeing, sewing, and piecing—she uses all her skills to give her finds new life. She loves inspiring and empowering students in individualized, laid-back workshops. What’s in the Box? If you choose the class plus yarn option, your kit will contain four skeins (two each of two colors) of Plied Yarns 100% non-superwash wool, fingering weight yarn—spun in Harrisville, New Hampshire and hand-dyed in Baltimore, in your choice of two colorways (while supplies last). You’ll Also Need The pattern is not included. Purchase it here on Ravelry before class. You also need a U.S. 5 (3.75mm) circular needle in the 32″ (80cm) length Workshop Q & A Is the Pines and Needles Shawl suitable for beginners? We think so! This workshop is within the reach of a beginner knitter with a few projects under their belt, and with these skills: cast on, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases.  What’s the format? Please note that the live event for this workshop has passed and this listing is for the video recording only, with optional yarn bundle. With Ann’s instruction and an overhead camera focused on her hands, we’ll learn her mosaic technique. You will have the option to practice and learn with a swatch, or cast on right away for your shawl. The recording will be available indefinitely for you to watch and rewatch.  How far along in my shawl can I expect to get during the workshop? While we of course will not complete the full shawl during the two-hour session, each participant will leave with the confidence to tackle mosaic knitting and well on their way to making the Pines and Needles Shawl.