Sept. 27-28, 10-6
Classes: Ribbing, G Carriage, Machine Knitting Technology, & more
About this Event
SEPTEMBER SEMINAR for Machine Knitters
Saturday September 27-28, 2024
10-5 each day
Classes held in the yarn rooms and shops at Rocking Horse Farm Knitshop in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Classes for Beginning Machine Knitters
Classes for Advanced Machine Knitters
Technology Demonstrations
Yarn & Equipment Sales
2 days of machine knitting classes.
Pre-registration for specific classes is not required.
No need to bring your knitting machine to this event.
Registration limited to 25 attendees to maintain small class sizes.
Demonstrators will be teaching on these machines and accessories: standard machine, ribber, Brother electronic machines (programming), Silver Reed electronic machines (computer aided knitting), punchcard machines, mid-gauge or bulky machines, lace carriage, Garter Carriage.
Class topics will include: garment construction, embellishments and edgings, design motifs, finishing techniques, laundering knits, machine knit lace fabrics, tuck fabrics, 2 color Fairisle fabrics. A special session will focus on the Garter Carriage attachment. A session about care and maintenance of knitting machines will be scheduled. There are also several Basic Beginner sessions scheduled.
A schedule will be given each morning so participants can choose classes. Changing classes at the last minute is allowed.
See behind the scenes at Rocking Horse Farm Knitshop where knitting machines are repaired and patterns are created and edited for Machine Knitting Inspiration magazine.
Join us on a “Yarn Tour” through the yarn rooms where Carole Wurst will discuss appropriate yarns for the knitting machine using her decades of experience in the industry.
Also: a round table discussion on Ribbing. Bring your favorite pattern, questions, or techniques to share.
Lodging suggestions:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 320-654-1881
Country Inn & Suites 320-259-8999
More: St. Cloud Convention Bureau www.granitecountry.com
Travel suggestions:
St. Cloud is served by Amtrak and STC Regional Airport
or MSP International
Registration fee includes seminar packet, free yarn gift, classes and demonstrations, round table discussions, Saturday Afternoon 5 & 10 Sale.
Lunch each day is on your own. Bring a bag lunch or visit a nearby restaurant.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rocking Horse Farm, 25636 County Road 74, St. Cloud, United States
USD 135.00