antiblog.by.fallingblox

03.14.09

Double Knitting workshops are going well so far, but there are a couple of new dates and some workshops that aren't full yet, for those who are interested:

Sat, March 21st, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Seed Stitch Fine Yarn, Salem, MA, 1-4PM
Sat, March 28th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at The Yarn & Fiber Company, Derry, NH, 1-5PM
Sat, April 18th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 (FULL) at Seed Stitch Fine Yarn, Salem, MA, 1-4PM
Sat, May 23rd, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Knitty City, NYC, 1-4PM
Sun, May 24th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 2 Part 1 at Knitty City, NYC, 12-3PM
Sat, June 13rd, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Knitty City, NYC, 1-4PM
Sun, June 14th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 2 Part 2 at Knitty City, NYC, 12-3PM

01.25.09

Spring workshop dates are all set!

Here's the full list:

Sat, February 7th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Knitty City, NYC, 1-4PM
Sun, February 8th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Knitty City, NYC, 1-4PM
Sat, February 21st, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Mind's Eye Yarns, Cambridge, 1-4PM
Sun, February 22nd, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at Mind's Eye Yarns, Cambridge, 1-4PM
Sat, March 7th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at The Yarn & Fiber Company, Derry, NH, 1-4PM
Sun, March 8th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 1 at The Yarn & Fiber Company, Derry, NH, 1-4PM

Sat, March 14th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 2 Part 1 at Mind's Eye Yarns, Cambridge, 1-4PM
Sat, April 4th, 2009: Double Knitting Level 2 Part 2 at Mind's Eye Yarns, Cambridge, 1-4PM

Newbury Yarns in Boston had a workshop this past weekend but has a couple more people on a waiting list, so if you're interested in taking a Level 1 workshop there, just get in touch with them and let them know. When they have enough people, they'll set up a time with me that works for everyone involved.

01.04.09

Looks like I've got a busy schedule for Double Knitting workshops this Spring. I have tentative dates at Knitty City in Manhattan, Mind's Eye Yarns in Cambridge, and scheduling in progress at The Yarn & Fiber Company in Derry, NH and Newbury Yarns in Boston. Also, I'm teaching a different and faster method at these workshops that has proven much more successful, so if you've taken a workshop from me in the past and left confused and unable to duplicate your work, try me again and I think you'll find your "a-ha" moment will come more readily. I will post dates here as soon as they're set in stone, and meanwhile if you want to contact one of the above venues, you're welcome to do so.

10.15.08

Amanda and I officially announced our engagement to her (unsurprised) parents today! In lieu of an engagement ring, we decided to have these pendants made in New Zealand by Candy Kay. They're carved from a deer button -- a piece of deer antler shed in the spring as the new antlers grow in.

02.04.08

As promised, a new date has opened up for my Level 1 workshop at Knitty City:

March 8th (Sat): Double Knitting Level 1, 12-3 Knitty City, NYC

01.27.08

The season of double knitting workshops has only just begun! In addition to my workshops at Knitty City, I've picked up a Level 1 and Level 2 workshop in Cambridge as well, at Mind's Eye Yarns. Here's the rundown of workshops this season:

February 9th (Sat): Double Knitting Level 1, 12-3 Knitty City, NYC (FULL! Check back for more dates later)
February 10th (Sun): Double Knitting Level 2 part 1, 12-3 Knitty City, NYC (3 spaces left! Sign up today!)
March 9th (Sun): Double Knitting Level 2 part 2, 12-3 Knitty City, NYC
March 15th (Sat): Double Knitting Level 1, 1-4 Mind's Eye, Cambridge
April 5th (Sat): Double Knitting Level 2 part 1, 1-4 Mind's Eye, Cambridge
April 26th (Sat): Double Knitting Level 2 part 2, 1-4 Mind's Eye, Cambridge

01.13.08

Happy New Year! My workshop at Knitty City in NYC was a great success (I think)! Thanks to all who attended; I hear there are even more folks lined up to take my next workshop there February 9th. Also, since it was such a success, I'll be teaching a Level 2 workshop on February 10th and the second half in early March. If things keep up this way, I may have yet another Level 1 workshop before the season is out. I'll keep you all posted.

12.12.07

In January I'll be crossing state lines to teach double knitting at Knitty City in NYC. It'll be a Level 1 class, with a max of 6 people, so sign up soon if you're in the Big Apple. Does anyone actually call it that anymore? Anyway, it'll be January 6th from 1-4pm. An old friend of mine works at Knitty City and made up this sweet PDF poster, which you can download and post on your wall or wherever you think it goes best.

05.16.07

New double-knitting classes taking registration at Circles in JP. They'll be Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, June 17th. Currently they're only registering for the first one but I'm sure they'd be glad to take your money for the second if you asked nicely. Following those will be a level 2 class (hats or other circular DK stuff) and possibly a level 3 class where we do some really weird stuff! Don't pay attention to the dates on the Circles class page for Level 2. I think those are leftovers from last year.

01.27.07

Difficulties with the double-knit class scheduling on Newbury Yarns' part has postponed the Level 1 class. I think it's going to be one of the next two Saturdays. The Level 2 class (the hat class) will still run (students permitting) on February 10th and March 3rd. Check out more details at the Newbury Yarns classes page. If you're interested, especially in the Level 1 class, you should go there now, before it's too late.

01.15.07

Newbury Yarns has contacted me about teaching again at their Boston store, and we've nailed down some dates. I'll be teaching the Level 1 double knitting class on January 27th, and the Level 2 class (the hat class) on February 10th and March 3rd. Check out more details at the Newbury Yarns classes page.

09.09.06

More double-knitting classes at Circles in JP! This time there's a Level Two class for people who want to double-knit a hat. Check it at Circles. Also, I've just gotten off the phone with Aldrich of Newbury Yarns in Boston and I'll be teaching 2 basic double-knitting classes and a hat class there this winter as well. Check back here for dates once the calendar is done. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me these October and November weekends.

08.30.06

I've been contacted to do a demo on my double-knitting technique at the Boston Knitout. I'll be showing off my new hats there as well as hanging out and double-knitting to show people how it's done.

04.15.06

This is really more about knitting and as such should go on the knitting page, but as it's really just an announcement and not a project I'll stick it here on the front.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! I'm teaching a class at Circles Knitting Salon in Jamaica Plain, MA on May 7th! More info here.

01.17.05

heralding the opening of fallingblox.com, the antiblog. what is an antiblog, you may ask? and i may answer.

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