A while ago, I mentioned that I’m going to the Midwest Master’s in Neenah, Wisconsin. I just realized that I’ll be hitting the road for that a week from tomorrow! Woo-hoo!! It’s been way too long since I took a road trip or took any knitting classes.
I’m taking three classes – two from Anna Zilboorg and one from Merike Saarniit. I’ve taken a weekend seminar from Anna before and met Merike at that. I picked classes that sound interesting and that should also challenge me:
Exotic Stitches for More Than One Color – Anna Zilboorg (3 hours)
“Multi-colored knitting need not be stranded; many fascinating patterns are developed with one color at a time and a few simple techniques.”
- The multi-colored knitting I’ve done has been mostly self-patterning sock yarn and the occasional strawberry hat for a baby, so this is definitely a departure for me!
Twisted Travelling Stitches – Anna Zilboorg (6 Hours)
“Austrian twisted travelling stitches create patterns in high relief that resemble woodcarvings. They are easy to do with a few special techniques and a little practice.”
- Again, I’ve done a limited amount of textured knitting. I have a Door County Cable Sweater on the needles… but two years ago I hit a point in the pattern that confused the heck out of me and haven’t picked up the sweater since.
Rainbow Dyeing in the Microwave – Merike Saarniit (3 hours)
“Experiment with making your own hand-painted yarns or rovings in an efficient, no-mess, no felting or fulling, low water use method!”
- Gosh, does this sound like the perfect lead in for Dye-O-Rama or what?!
If anyone’s going to be at Neenah or is along the route between Minneapolis and Neenah and is interested in getting together to knit, let me know!
“I wonder if I can sucker extra food out of the catsitter… Mmmm… food.”
Oh, that will be lots of fun! The classes sound great. Course you realize Chaos will probably have a kitty party with all of his friends while you are gone. 🙂
Oh that sounds like so much fun!!!
I love a good road trip every now and then. It’s a perfect opportunity to listen to great music, sing at the top of your lungs and eat junk food that you would never normally eat.
Have a blast!
Sounds like a great weekend, especially the part about twisted traveling stitches.
Wow, I still have months to TNNA in Indy and Stitches in Chicago! Wish they were sooner rather than later! have fun when you go on your trip.
Your classes sound great–especially the twisted stitches and dyeing ones! I want to go too!!!
Hmmm, I’m just not sure, but I’m feeling Chaos is just not going to take kindly to be left, even with a cat sitter. I can’t wait to here the outcome of this!
ohh you lucky ducky! That will be sooo awesome! Can’t wait to see what you produce after this dyeing class 🙂
MICROWAVE dyeing?!?! I hope you’ll come back with details. I am totally intrigues.
Ooooo, have a bunch of fun! And learn a bunch to share with us! 😉
Oh oh. Chaos is going to be cross.
Have fun while you still can as he will be mad when you come home again. I love the sound of the dyeing class and am looking forward to photos of the finished yarn. I’m toying with the idea of Kool Aid dying – one of my colleagues brought me some cherry Kool Aid back at Christmas 😉
What a great trip and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I am sure Chaos will be able to beg for more catfood from the sitter as cats have a way of looking so pitiful when their Mom’s away.
Oh, how fun! I want to learn to how to dye in the microwave! I was planning on having a Kool-Aid dye party this summer…maybe we can join forces and do all kinds of dying!
What a great trip and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I am sure Chaos will be able to beg for more catfood from the sitter as cats have a way of looking so pitiful when their Mom’s away.way.
Those classes sound great! Very inspirational, especially for Dye-o-Rama. Can’t wait to see what you make.
Clearly, Chaos knows the importance of keeping one’s paws clean. 😉
Please take lots of notes on the dyeing. I so-o want to try dyeing again and need all the help I can get.
Enjoy!
Those sound like great workshops. Can’t wait to hear what you have to say about them…
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Sounds like fun. I hope you have a blast!
Sounds like tons of fun.
But, the pressing question is, will you be able to blog while you’re there?
Sounds like lots of fun! Enjoy yourself. 🙂
Sounds awesome! Can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
Sounds like so much fun. I really should try a class sometime. Chaos would be lucky if I was the catsitter. There is no way I would be able to with hold treats.
I love Chaos! And those classes sure sound fun!
Have a great trip!! It sounds like lots of fun!
I love that picture of Chaos!
I’d make a terrible catsitter – I’d give him extra food in a heartbeat! I’m a sucker for beautiful black cats…..
Oh, yes, I agree with Peevish. He’d seduce me with his wile and good looks.
Mmmm, some knitting time away. Sounds delicious.
Chaos will have all the mousies in marching order when you get home, and he will pounce on you, ready at last for world domination!
That sounds like so much fun, a class with a bunch of people who are all into the same thing!
Your class sounds like tons of fun. Enjoy it!
It sounds like it will be a wonderful trip! I’m really going to have to keep a lookout for the Dyersburg festival this spring. Does Chaos know his catsitter well alrady, or will there be sparks?
You know I’m jealous of your Anna Zilboorg classes. I hope you document the experience for us!
But even if you can’t, enjoy the classes and all the interesting knitters you’ll undoubtedly meet. Sounds like so much fun!
It sounds like so much fun, except that poor Chaos will be pining away back home…. probably wasting away to nothingness and searching for the lost SRM…..