This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Many knitters avoid knitting in the English style (a.k.a. “British” or “throwing”) or even switch to another style because they think it can’t be efficient. The truth is, it’s a very efficient method, but it’s being done wrong by most of us in the 21st century. […]
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Learn how to knit with ease from author, life-long knitter and physical therapist Carson Demers. Many people think that continental knitting is the way to go for speed and efficiency. Yet many continental style knitters aren’t getting all they can from the technique because of technique […]
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Avast ye mateys! With the help of author, knitter, and physical therapist Carson Demers, bring improved ergonomics to life in your knitting technique. This class identifies ergonomic risk in knitting and teaches you how to reduce or eliminate it. We’ll examine yarn tensioning techniques, and all […]
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America This class is appropriate for knitters and crocheters, spinners, and any crafter who uses yarn. Creating or embellishing fabric is an exercise in energy exchange between your body and the yarn. Some yarns will help with this exchange while others are ‘energy vampires’ that require you […]
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Comfortable spinning helps make a beautiful you! Learn how to spin with ease from author, life-long knitter and physical therapist Carson Demers. In this workshop, we will… Work with a variety of wools to focus on how to get the yarn you want when even traditional […]
This class is not an individual knitting assessment. Duration: 3 hours | Capacity: 30 Location: Level 1 – Summerside Room Ever known a knitter who hasn’t said, “Just one more row”? Me neither! But many knitters also experience aching hands, sore shoulders, or tight necks after long knitting sessions. In this engaging and informative class, you’ll explore how knitting […]
By the end of the class, you’ll have a new understanding of how needle design influences your knitting and comfort. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to choose the best needle for each project—making your knitting more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable. Duration: 6 hours (one hour for lunch) | Capacity: 25 Location: Level 1 – Summerside Room A knitting […]
If you have been unhappy with the efficiency and productivity of your English style knitting, this will help you improve both through discovery of how very efficient this method is intended to be. The goal of this class is to enhance your existing technique rather than learn a new style of knitting. For best outcome […]
Looking to improve your existing knitting skills? If you already knit continental, this class will help you refine your technique to knit more comfortably, efficiently and sustainably. The goal of this class is to enhance your existing technique rather than learn a new style of knitting. For best outcome of all participants, this workshop is […]
This is a 1 session in-person workshop. LEVEL Class is suitable for all levels of knitting experience. MATERIALS (not included) Students are asked to bring materials to take notes if they wish to do so and a project to work on. DETAILS Many knitters experience hand and wrist discomfort at some point in their knitting journey. New […]
