We are bringing fiber festival fun right here to Livonia! Join us the weekend of October 12-14, 2023 for learning and community. Schedule and descriptions of event sessions are below.

 

Schedule

Wednesday, October 11th

🕥 10:30am-12:00pm: Knitted Knockers
🕛 12:15pm-1:45pm: Sweater Series: Anatomy of a Top Down Raglan Sweater

Thursday, October 12th

🕔 5:00pm-6:30pm: Intro to Stranded Colorwork
🕡 6:30pm-8:00pm: Intro to Amigurumi
🕡 6:30pm-8:00pm: Intro to Holiday Stockings

Friday, October 13th

🕥 10:30am-12:00pm: Sweater Series: Anatomy of a Top Down Yoke Sweater
🕛 12:00pm-1:30pm: Crochet Knitted Knockers
🕛 12:15pm-1:45pm: Sweater Series: Modifying Your Sweater Pattern for a Custom Fit
🕛 12:15pm-1:45pm: Intro to Granny Squares

Saturday, October 14th

🕛 12:15pm-1:45pm: Intro to Brioche
🕑 2:00pm-3:30pm: Intro to Lace
🕑 2:00pm-3:30pm: Intro to Tunisian Crochet

Session Overview

Each workshop is $25 and requires a minimum of 3 / maximum of 12 participants. Register for individual courses by adding them to your cart or email classes@michiganfineyarns.com to reserve your seats!

(Note: While you’re encouraged to bring your own needles/notions, we request that yarn used in classes and workshops be purchased at MFY.)

Knitted Knockers

 

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Anatomy of a Top Down Raglan Sweater

During this 90 minute overview workshop you will be introduced to the basic anatomy of a standard round yoke sweater utilizing top down, seamless construction. Sweaters can be constructed in many different ways. In this workshop we will focus on the basic skills you need to knit a seamless yoke sweater.

Intro to Holiday Stockings

In stranded colorwork knitting, you change back and forth between different colors in your work. In this 90-minute introductory workshop, we’ll create a sample swatch that helps you feel confident with this technique, and help you plan your first stranded colorwork project.

Intro to Amigurumi

In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll introduce you to Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals, usually through in-the-round construction. Designed for those with some crochet experience, or crocheters looking to learn a new skill, this workshop will get you on your way to being as big of a fan as we are!

 

Intro to Stranded Colorwork

In stranded colorwork knitting, you change back and forth between different colors in your work. In this 90-minute introductory workshop, we’ll create a sample swatch that helps you feel confident with this technique, and help you plan your first stranded colorwork project. 

 

Anatomy of a Top Down Yoke Sweater

During this 90 minute overview workshop you will be introduced to the basic anatomy of a standard round yoke sweater utilizing top down, seamless construction. Sweaters can be constructed in many different ways. In this workshop we will focus on the basic skills you need to knit a seamless yoke sweater. 

 

Crochet Knitted Knockers

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy, and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, and beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, and washable, and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteers provide these FREE to those requesting them. In this 90-minute workshop, we'll help you level up your crochet skills by demonstrating introductory increases and decreases and working in the round.

 

Modifying Your Sweater Pattern for a Custom Fit

So many of our students have lamented to us that they don't wear their hand knit sweaters because they don't fit just right. During this 90 minute overview workshop you will be introduced to techniques for modifying your sweater patterns to get that custom fit.

 

Intro to Granny Squares

In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll introduce you to the classic crochet granny square. Designed for crochet beginners, or crocheters looking to learn a new skill, this workshop will get you on your way to creating that classic granny square look being used today in more than blankets!

 

Intro to Brioche

Do you find Brioche knitting daunting? Do you like how it looks but don’t know where to start? Then this workshop is for YOU! In this 90 minute workshop we will be breaking down the structure of Brioche and building up your skills so you will feel more confident in the technique. Brioche can be done with one or two colors and will keep you interested from start to finish!

 

Intro to Lace

In this 90 minute class we’ll learn what lace is, how it differs from other types of knitting, and what stitches you need to create it. Bring needles and some scrap yarn to cast on and get comfortable! Armed with knowledge and a few easy stitches, we hope to have you ready to tackle any lace project with confidence!

 

Intro to Tunisian Crochet

You've been hearing about it, so we'd love to introduce you to Tunisian crochet! Tunisian crochet lives between knitting and crochet, so everyone's invited to learn something new! In this 90-minute workshop we will introduce you to two stitches: the Tunisian knit and simple stitches.