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SUMMARY:PEI Fibre Festival 2026 - What’s the Point of Your Needle – The Ergonomics of Knitting Needles
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuration: 6 hours (one hour for lunch) | Capacity: 25\nLocation: Level 1 – Summerside Room \n\n\nA knitting needle is not just a needle. The needle you choose can have a major impact on how comfortable\, efficient\, and enjoyable your knitting experience is. Yet many of us simply reach for whatever needle size the pattern recommends—or whichever needle happens to be available—without considering how the needle’s design interacts with the yarn and stitch pattern. \nModern knitting needles come in a wide range of materials\, tip shapes\, shaft finishes\, cable styles\, and flexibility\, all of which influence how stitches form and move on the needle. When the needle and yarn are well matched\, knitting can feel smooth\, effortless\, and rhythmic. When they aren’t\, you may find yourself struggling with tight stitches\, hand fatigue\, slower progress\, or even eye strain and physical discomfort. \nIn this hands-on class\, you’ll explore how different needle features affect your knitting through guided experimentation with a variety of needles\, yarns\, and stitch patterns. By trying different combinations\, you’ll experience firsthand how dramatically the right needle can improve comfort\, stitch control\, and knitting efficiency. \nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nIdentify key needle features such as tip shape\, material\, surface finish\, and flexibility\nUnderstand how different needles interact with yarn types and stitch patterns\nRecognize when a needle choice may be contributing to fatigue or frustration\nSelect needles that support better ergonomics\, smoother knitting\, and greater enjoyment
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/pei-fibre-festival-2026-whats-the-point-of-your-needle-the-ergonomics-of-knitting-needles/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward\, 18 Queen Street\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fiber Festival,Knitting Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261003T083000
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SUMMARY:PEI Fibre Festival 2026 - The Ergonomic Efficiency of English Style Knitting
DESCRIPTION: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 of all participants\, this workshop is suited to existing knitters. It is not intended to teach you how to knit but how to knit more efficiently. \nSkill Expectations for this Workshop: \n– Basic knitting skills: knit/purl\, cast on/bind off\, increase/decrease \nDuration: 3 hours | Capacity: 20\nLocation: Level 1 – Summerside Room \n\n\nMany knitters avoid the English style of knitting (often called “British” or “throwing”) because they believe it’s slow or inefficient. Some even abandon it entirely in favour of other methods. But the truth is that English knitting can be highly efficient and comfortable—when it’s done the way it was originally intended. \nIn this class\, we’ll take a deep dive into the traditional mechanics and key hand positions of English knitting. Over time\, small changes in how the method is commonly taught and demonstrated have made it appear slower and more effortful than it actually needs to be. By exploring the original movement patterns and structural landmarks of the technique\, you’ll see how English knitting was designed to work smoothly and efficiently. This class will teach you a technique reminiscent of traditional Shetland knitting minus the belt. \nThrough demonstration and guided practice\, knitters will learn how to:\n\nIdentify common habits that make English knitting slower or more tiring\nUnderstand the original hand positions and yarn movements used in traditional English knitting\nModify or correct inefficient variations that have developed over time\nImprove speed\, rhythm\, and comfort while maintaining the English style
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/pei-fibre-festival-2026-the-ergonomic-efficiency-of-english-style-knitting/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward\, 18 Queen Street\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fiber Festival,Knitting Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261003T130000
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SUMMARY:PEI Fibre Festival 2026 - Continental Knitting with Comfort and Efficiency
DESCRIPTION: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 suited to existing knitters. It is not intended to teach you how to knit but how to knit more efficiently. \nSkill Expectations for this Workshop: \n– Basic knitting skills: knit/purl\, cast on/bind off\, increase/decrease \nDuration: 3 hours | Capacity: 25\nLocation: Level 1 – Summerside Room \n\n\nContinental knitting is often praised as the fastest and most efficient knitting style\, leading many knitters to adopt it in hopes of improving their speed. However\, many continental knitters aren’t getting the full benefits of the technique because modern variations have drifted away from the traditional movement patterns that make the method efficient and sustainable. \nThese small changes in hand position\, yarn management\, and movement can place unnecessary strain on the hands\, wrists\, and shoulders—sometimes leading to fatigue\, discomfort\, or repetitive strain over time. \nIn this class\, we’ll take a closer look at the core mechanics of traditional continental knitting and explore how the technique was originally designed to function. Through demonstration and guided discussion\, you’ll learn how subtle adjustments can improve efficiency while reducing stress on the body. \nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nRecognize common continental knitting habits that create extra tension or strain\nUnderstand the traditional hand positions and yarn movements that support efficient knitting\nModify technique variations that may contribute to discomfort or reduced speed\nImprove rhythm\, comfort\, and control while knitting continental style
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/pei-fibre-festival-2026-continental-knitting-with-comfort-and-efficiency/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward\, 18 Queen Street\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fiber Festival,Knitting Class
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SUMMARY:Fiber Circle Studio Class - My Aching Hands and Wrists!
DESCRIPTION:This is a 1 session in-person workshop. \nLEVEL \nClass is suitable for all levels of knitting experience. \nMATERIALS (not included) \n\nStudents are asked to bring materials to take notes if they wish to do so and a project to work on.\n\nDETAILS \nMany knitters experience hand and wrist discomfort at some point in their knitting journey. New knitters\, take note! In this class\, you’ll learn what contributes to knitting-related discomfort and\, more importantly\, how to prevent it. Discover techniques that promote comfortable knitting\, explore ways to reduce strain on your hands and wrists\, and learn practical tips to keep you knitting happily for years to come.
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/fiber-circle-studio-class-my-aching-hands-and-wrists/
LOCATION:Fiber Circle Studio\, 113 Kentucky St.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Knitting Class
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SUMMARY:Fiber Circle Studio Class - Ergonomics at Your Spinning Wheel
DESCRIPTION:This is a 1 session in-person workshop. \nLEVEL \nAdvanced beginner. Must be able to independently setup and adjust your wheel; must be able to independently spin a continuous singles. This is not a ‘learn to spin’ class\, although beginners will still be able to participate if they can make a singles. \nMATERIALS (not included) \nPlease bring following: \n\nSpinning wheel (bring your own or rent from us by selecting ‘Class + Wheel Rental option’)\nBobbin\, etc.\nBath size towel\n\nFiber will be provided. Materials fee TBD before event. \nDETAILS \nTime seems suspended when you’re at your spinning wheel. Hours melt away\, but stress and strain can be accumulating in your body. Spinning shouldn’t hurt! \nIn this class\, you’ll learn what ergonomic risk factors are and where they exist in wheel spinning. Most importantly\, you’ll learn how to minimize them and recognize early warning signs that could help prevent injury. \nSafer strategies for seating\, balancing your spinning work\, and\, of course\, stretches will all be covered. \nThis is not a “How to Spin” class. Students must be able to spin a consistent singles yarn using both forward draw and long draw techniques.
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/fiber-circle-studio-class-ergonomics-at-your-spinning-wheel/
LOCATION:Fiber Circle Studio\, 113 Kentucky St.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Knitting Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270522
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SUMMARY:Knit with me in Tuscany at the Watermill at Posara! May 2027
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be leading a 6-day knitting retreat at The Watermill at Posara in Posara Italy\, May 22-29\, 2027!\n\nWe’re going to deconstruct a (free) pattern I’ve designed for the event to understand its ergonomic challenges and how to fix them\, so you can do it for all future patterns. We’ll assess best needle options\, yarn\, and knitting technique. This is a small group of knitters\, so there will be plenty of time for individual attention. \n\n\nThere will be day trips\, amazing food and a totally relaxing vibe. Come knit in Tuscany! Click the link to get more details.\n\nRegister before September 1\, 2026 and get this year’s prices. Prices are adjusted to the 2026 rate after that.
URL:https://ergoiknit.com/event/knit-with-me-in-tuscany-at-the-watermill-at-posara-may-2027/
LOCATION:The Watermill at Posara\, Via del Mulino 12-20\, Fivizzano\, MS\, 54013\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Knitting Retreat
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