Learn from the Best!
Learn new knitting and spinning techniques in small groups.
From national and international designers and influencers!
By popular request extra date on Friday afternoon, 29.11.24 14:00 - 17:00
Understanding TopDown Sweaters (English)
Knit sweaters from the top down and to fit your figure with
Soraya Garcia @yedraknits

Spinning Workshops Saturday and Sunday Afternoon
Saturday, 30.11.2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Spinning with your hand spindle for absolute beginners (German, English can be spoken)
Learn spinning from the very beginning!
The basics of spinning your own yarn with your own hand spindle with Theresia Lew @schnueffeltier
Sunday, 1.12.2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spinning Sock yarn with your own spinning wheel
Five differenet ways of spinning sock yarn are presented and some of them trained with Theresia Lew @schnueffeltier
Knitting Workshops on Saturday, 30.11.2024, morning 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Beyond Intarsia (German)
Variations of the intarsia technique with
Anna Husemann
@anna_husemann
SOLD OUT!
Email for waiting list HERE
Introduction to Sock Knitting Colorwork with the pattern
"Cup of Hot Cocoa" (English)
Charlotte can help in German
Learn to knit multi-coloured socks using the instructions
"Cup of Hot Cocoa Socks" with
Charlotte Stone @stoneknits
SOLD OUT!
Email for waiting list HERE
Slip Stitch & Mosaic Knitting
(English)
Slip stitches combined with multi-coloured stripes open up a completely new world of colourful patterns
with Florence Spurling
@florence_spurling_studio
Understanding TopDown Sweaters (English)
Knit sweater from top to bottom without seam and adjusted to your figure and personal taste with
Soraya Garcia
@yedraknits
SOLD OUT!
Email for waiting list HERE
Knitting Workshops on Saturday, 30.11.2024, afternoon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Roosimine - the inlay technique from Estonia
(English)
Aleks can help in German
Learn how to knit decorative patterns with contrasting floats on the right side of your knitting which look like embroidery
with Aleks Byrd @aleksbyrd
Knitting artistic shawls
(German)
Who doesn’t know the artistic shawls by Bärbel Salet @verstricktekunst?
In this workshop you will learn everything you need to knit one of her shawls yourself.
Cable Knitting Masterclass
(English)
Learn everything about knitting cables with and without cable needles, tipps & tricks and a lot more with Linda Marveng
@lindamarveng
Introduction to the magic of doubleface knitting (German)
Learn doubleface knitting using a simple 2 colored stranded knitting pattern with
Meret Buetzberger from
@butzeria
or
Knitting Workshops on Sunday, 1.12.2024, morning 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creating Textured Knits
(German)
Learn different techniques for three-dimensional designs with beads, nups and fringes
with Anna Husemann
@anna_husemann
Combining Fair Isle & Intarsia: Scout Shawl (English)
Learn how to combine Fair Isle patterns/stranded knitting and intarsia professionally with Florence Spurling using the sample of her Scout Shawl design
@florence_spurling_studio
SOLD OUT!
Email for waiting list HERE
Greek / Portuguese Knitting Style Masterclass
(English)
Marina can help in German
Your wrist hurts? Here you will learn how to guide your working thread over your head instead of having it in your hand with Marina Storm
@stormknitting
Introduction to the Magic of doubleface knitting (German)
Learn doubleface knitting using a simple fair isle pattern with
Meret Buetzberger from
@butzeria
or
Friday, 29.11.24, 2:00-5:00 pm
Knitting Workshops on Sunday, 1.12.2024, afternoon 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Baltic Braids - knitted braids from the Baltic States
(German)
Aleks can help in English
Knitted braids from Latvia and Estonia are an easy way to decorate your knitted pieces. Learn the basics with
Alex Byrd @aleksbyrd
Sock Knitting Colorwork "Herding Cats Socks" (English)
Charlotte can help in German
Learn to knit multi-coloured socks using the pattern "Herding Cats Socks" by and with Charlotte Stone
@stoneknits
SOLD OUT!
Email for Waiting List HERE
Tipps & Tricks for Professional Finishing your knits (English)
Correctly blocking, sewing together, picking up stitches, inserting sleeves and much more with Linda Marveng
@lindamarveng
Steeking Unveiled
(English)
Afraid of steeking? Everything you need to know to cut confidentially, open and reassemble your knitted pieces safely and without losing stitches, you will learn from Soraya Garcia @yedraknits
Workshop tickets are limited. Better be quick!
All workshop tickets include access to the wool market for the entire weekend.
The workshop you want is sold out? Send us an email to jump on the waiting list HERE
Beyond Intarsia
with Anna Husemann (in German)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: Medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches, in rounds and rows
Bring material:
- knitting needles 3 - 5 mm
- yarn for those needles in at least 3 colors
- rests of fine lace yarn as Alpaca Lace or Mohair blends
You learn:
- several variations of intarsia knitting
- to create exciting color combinations using color charts
- reading intarsia knitting charts
- firmly crossing stitches of different colors in the transition from color to color
- Combinations with other techniques such as brioche or marl to achieve unique effects
- Test knitting Intarsia in garter stitch and stockinette stitch, as well as in rounds
Introduction to Sock Knitting Colorwork with pattern "Cup of Hot Cocoa Socks"
with Charlotte Stone (in English)
Charlotte speaks German as well
Saturday, 30.11.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge: already knitted some simple, plain socks
Bring material:
- Fingering weight sock yarn and
- needles for knitting in a small circumference - 80cm (32 inch)circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.
- More details to be given with preparation ‘homework’ nearer the event
You learn:
- You will learn various techniques o be able to knit colourwork in small circumferences for socks that fit
- putting colours together for colourwork
- Practice techniques for knitting colourwork (English ‘throwing’ style and continental)
- more about gauge and tension to get your socks to fit well
- Long floats management
- All of Charlotte’s own personal tips and tricks for knitting colourwork socks.
- You practice using the knitting instructions for the "Cup of Hot Cocoa" socks by Charlotte Stone.
Slip Stitch & Mosaic Knitting
with Florence Spurling (in English)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl in rows and rounds, cast on and off
Bring material:
2 - 3 different colored yarns in the same weight and your corresponding knitting needle
Combining slip stitches with stripes can create incredible color combinations! In this course you will learn one of the most versatile knitting techniques - mosaic knitting. You will explore slip stitches in a variety of ways, whether as a single-color structural effect or multi-color patterns reminiscent of Fair Isle. Knitting patterns, charts and instructions will be discussed and several patterns will be knitted together to learn the techniques shown. At the end of the course you will be able to knit a variety of projects yourself (such as the Joan Shawl!)
Understanding TopDown Sweaters
with Soraya Garcia (in English)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: Intermediate to Advanced
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches in rows and rounds
Bring materials:
3,5 or 4 mm needles and DK yarn
stitch markers
You learn:
- knit seamless and fitting sweaters from top to bottom
- understand the construction behind topdown sweaters
- adapt instructions to your figure for the right fit
- different neckline shapes
- different sleeve solutions
- professional finishing
- the confidence to develop your own sweater designs
Roosimine- Estonian Inlay knitting
with Aleks Byrd (in English)
Aleks speaks German as well
Saturday, 30.11.24, 2:00 om- 5:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches in rows and rounds, cast on and cast off
Bring materials:
medium-strong, grippy DK yarn in 3 colours (approx. 65m / 20g of each colour) - make sure the yarn is easy to pull from both ends of the yarn ball for working with 2 strands at a time
short circular knitting needle or dpn set 4mm
Darning needle, stitch marker
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the look of embroidery through floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting. It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”. You will learn this technique by knitting a little sample.
Knitting artistic shawls
with Bärbel Salet (in German)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: Intermediate to Advanced
Previous knowledge:
knitting simple multi-coloured patterns, chart reading and knitting in the round with Magic Loop or dpns
Bring materials:
Circular knitting needles with 100 -120 cm cable or needle set 3.00 - 3.5 mm
Color sample (photo, postcard, catalog) for your desired color combination
You learn:
- Creating a harmonious color gradient
- Creating magic yarn balls
- Fair Isle technique basics
- Knitting with two color gradients
- Thread holding and tension
- Starting a triangular shawl
- What is a steek?
Cable Knitting Masterclass
with Linda Marveng (in English)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: Intermediate to Advanced
Previous knowledge:
Cast on & cast off, knit & purl stitches
Bring materials:
Knitting needles 3.5 - 6.00 mm and corresponding yarn
2 cable needles (different colors if possible)
Crochet hook and stitch holder
You learn:
- Crossing cables with 1 or 2 cable needles
- Crossing cables without a cable needle
- Reading all terms and abbreviations as well as charts
- Changing cable repeats in width and/or height
- Ending cable patterns at the shoulder or neckline
- Correcting cables afterwards (mistakes happen)
- Knitting reversible cable patterns
The magic of doubleface knitting
with Meret Buetzberger (in German)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and
Sunday, 1.12.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches, in rounds and rows, cast on & off
Bring material: knitting needles in 3.0 or 3.5mm
Wool sponsored by Lanamania (LL 200m/50g)
You learn:
- the concept behind doubleface knitting
- knitting 2 beautiful (front) sides at the same time with 2 colors and thus knitting reversible scarves and shawls
- different ways of casting on a double knits
- reading double knit charts
- double knitting in rows (exercise) & in rounds (without exercise)
- casting off double knits
Creating Textured Knits
with Anna Husemann (in German)
Sunday, 1.12.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches, in rounds and rows
Bring material:
- knitting needles 3 - 5 mm
- yarn for those needles
- crochet hook in same size
You learn:
- how to knit nups, fringes and horizontal welts
- different techniques for knitting with beads
- further possibilities for three-dimensional knitting
- how to incorporate these different techniques harmoniously into your knitwear to create your own modern designs
Combining Fair Isle & Intarsia -
The Scout Shawl
with Florence Spurling (in English)
Sunday, 1.12.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: Intermediate to Advanced
Previous knowledge:
Experience with (simple) Fair Isle patterns
Bring materials:
5 different colours in fingering weight (ca. 200m/50g), grippy yarn and corresponding needle (3 - 4mm) for the gauge according to chart
You learn:
- to know the difference between Fair Isle and intarsia
- Knit with several colours at once
- Switch professionally between two pattern blocks
- Read and follow charts for coloured intarsia patterns
- Knit patterns with confidence such as the Scout Shawl
Greek / Portuguese Knitting Style Masterclass
with Marina Storm (in English)
Marina speaks German as well
Sunday, 1.12.24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: from beginner
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches, cast on and cast off
Bring material:
- Yarn and corresponding needle in your favorite weight
- stitch markers
You learn:
- knitting with the working thread over your head instead of holding it in your hand
- how to hold the yarn and needles
- where to place your hands and
- how to achieve the correct thread tension
- how to knit more easily and efficiently with this knitting style (especially purl stitches)
- how to prevent carpal syndrome and other overexertion of your joints with this knitting style
Baltic Braids - Knitted braids from Estonia & Latvia
with Aleks Byrd (in German)
Aleks speaks English as well
Sunday, 1.12.24, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
knit and purl stitches in the round with 2 colors, cast on and cast off
Bring materials:
4mm circular knitting needle long for Magic Loop or dpns
2 DK yarns (approx. 130m/50g) in contrasting colours (min. 20g per colour)
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment to make any project special. In the Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia, there are many different types of braids that add interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks and sweaters. Learn three different types of knitted braids and experiment with color combinations and changes in direction.
Introduction to Sock Knitting Colorwork with pattern "Herding Cats Socks"
with Charlotte Stone (in English)
Charlotte speaks German as well
Sunday, 1.12.24, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: medium
Previous knowledge:
already knitted some simple and plain socks
Bring material:
- Fingering weight sock yarn and
- needles for knitting in a small circumference - 80cm (32 inch)circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.
- More details to be given with preparation ‘homework’ nearer the event
You learn:
- You will learn various techniques o be able to knit colourwork in small circumferences for socks that fit
- putting colours together for colourwork
- Practice techniques for knitting colourwork (English ‘throwing’ style and continental)
- more about gauge and tension to get your socks to fit well
- Long floats management
- All of Charlotte’s own personal tips and tricks for knitting colourwork socks
- You practice using the knitting instructions for the "Herding Cats Socks" by Charlotte Stone.
Tipps & Tricks for Finishing your Knits professionally
with Linda Marveng (in English)
Sunday, 1.12.24, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: intermediate to advanced
Previous knowledge:
already knitted several sweaters and cardigans
Bring materials:
3 stitch samples in stocking stitch, min. 10 x 10 cm done with
Knitting needles 3 - 6 mm
Yarn in 2 colours, matching your needle size
Darning needle, scissors, notepad & pen
You learn:
- Why and what to (wet) block
- Threading neatly
- Different ways of sewing and knitting together (mattress stitch, crochet, 3-needle bindoff etc.)
- Fitting and sewing in sleeves
- Picking up stitches
- Knitting short rows
- Tricks for nice, neat buttonholes
Steeking Unveiled
with Soraya Garcia (in English)
Sunday, 1.12.24, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: intermediate to advanced
Previous knowledge:
Experience with multi-coloured knitting techniques (stranded/Fair Isle)
Bring materials:
2 x 4mm circular knitting needles for Magic Loop or 2 dpn sets
Sharp scissors and stitch markers
3 - 5 mm crochet hook
3 colours, each 20 g of grippy worsted weight yarn (approx. 120m/50g)
You learn:
- What is steeking and where does it make sense?
- 2-coloured knitting in the round
- different methods for reinforcing the steek
- not being afraid of cutting safely and expertly
- cutting open your knitted piece to insert sleeves, add button panels to jackets, etc.
- finishing the steek for a professional looking knitted garment
Spinning with your hand spindle
with Theresia Lew (in German, English can be spoken)
Saturday, 30.11.24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Spinn Level: Beginners
Previous Knowledge: no spinning experience
Bring materials:
- your own hand spindle
- fibres, if you have them
You learn:
- Spinning (with your hand spindle) from the very beginning
- spin a small hank of yarn
- Twisting and Winding
Spinning sock yarn with your own spinning wheel
with Theresia Lew (in German, English can be spoken)
Sunday, 1.12.24, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Price: 89 € (incl. Yarn market Ticket Weekend)
Knitting level: beginner to intermediate
Previous knowledge:
first experience with spinning yarn
Bring materials:
- your own spinning wheel with four bobbins
- 1 hank fibres in sock yarn quality (Merino superwash or superwash blends)
- Lazy Kate
- Niddy Noddy (optional)
You learn:
- 5 different ways to spin/twist your sock yarn
- implement these spinning techniques
- train one or two preferred techniques with help of the tutor
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