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Beginner/Intermediate Knitting
 
Instructor: Shannon Okey
August 31 - September 5
Tuition: $850
Food & Lodging: $1050 (single occupancy)  $650 (double occupancy), plus Maine lodging tax.
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Beginner/Intermediate Knitting
 
Instructor Shannon Okey has developed a curriculum that begins with establishing proper measuring techniques. Course participants will learn how to measure themselves and their knitting for optimal fit and precision, examine sizing schematics and how to select appropriate pattern sizes, plus discuss gauge and how patterns really work. This class is best suited for adventurous beginning knitters through intermediate knitters.
 
Amidst wild roses and towering spruce, with unobstructed views of Penobscot Bay, course participants will explore dyeing techniques to create custom-dyed yarn and then create their own dream sweater or other knitted project. We will spend at least one full day dyeing if not more, and students are welcome to bring as much of their own yarn as they like to dye for a winter's worth of knitting. Patterns will begin to transform into art as students cast on, discuss design challenges, and play with some advanced knitting techniques (such as steeks) and other ways to make knits that are truly one of a kind couture.

Instructor Profile:  Shannon Okey

Shannon Okey teaches workshops throughout the country as well as at Knitgrrl Studio, a teaching space and shop that she owns and operates in Lakewood, Ohio.
 
She is the founder of Stitch Cooperative, a designer-operated pattern publishing co-op. Shannon's published work includes the Knitgrrl series and two books for Interweave Press (Spin to Knit and Felt Frenzy, the latter co-authored with Heather Brack). Shannon edited and wrote the instructional text for Just Socks and Just Gifts for Potter Craft and Crochet Style at Creative Homeowner. Her first sewing book, AlterNation (with Alexandra Underhill) was released by North Light Books in 2007, and was followed by The Pillow Book for Chronicle Books in 2008. How to Knit in the Woods was also released in 2008. Shannon's other books include Alt Fiber, the revised 2nd edition of Pam Allen's Knitting for Dummies and the recently-released Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design. More information about Shannon and her ventures can be found at knitgrrl.com and cooperativepress.com.

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