**Spring Retreat Update**
There are currently 23 registered for Thursday—Sunday
9 Commuters, Saturday-Sunday
3 Commuters, Saturday only
Our Lady of Peace Retreat House | 3600 SW 170th Ave | Beaverton, OR 97003
Things to know before you go:
The retreat knitting classes for the Montage Pullover and Simple Mosaic Beanie will begin at 10am on Saturday. Because we have not done two classes before, we are keeping the times a bit fluid. For the Montage Pullover: Please swatch, and work your "Neckline" ribbing as indicated in the pattern. Do not work the yoke.
NOTE: If you are working sizes (48, 52 or 56)", you will need to work one increase section before the "Yoke" section, as indicated in the pattern. Do not work the yoke.
ALL Sizes: Take note of the stitches on your needles. Be sure they match the pattern. We will use these with our Short Rows worksheets.
For the Simple Mosaic Beanie: Please work the ribbing. Stop before the colorwork/chart section.
NOTE: The hat does not contain short rows. If you are not making the Montage Pullover, you can still attend the short rows class. Please bring yourself and a pen/pencil to learn how to add a raised neckline to the back of a circular yoke sweater. You will be working out short rows on paper using the numbers from the sweater pattern (given in the worksheet).
We will begin with the Short Rows Wrap & Turn mini class at 10am, and will try to finish the short rows for our sweaters by 11am. We will take a short break, then immediately begin the Mosaic Knitting class around 11:15 am. If we run too close to lunch, we will continue the Mosaic Knitting class right after lunch cleanup.
Purl Soho has a short row tutorial on YouTube.
Things to know before you go:
The retreat knitting classes for the Montage Pullover and Simple Mosaic Beanie will begin at 10am on
Saturday. Because we have not done two classes before, we are keeping the times a bit fluid.
For the Montage Pullover: Please swatch, and work your "Neckline" ribbing as indicated in the
pattern. Do not work the yoke.
NOTE: If you are working sizes (48, 52 or 56)", you will need to work one increase section before the
"Yoke" section, as indicated in the pattern. Do not work the yoke.
ALL Sizes: Take note of the stitches on your needles. Be sure they match the pattern. We will use
these with our Short Rows worksheets.
For the Simple Mosaic Beanie: Please work the ribbing. Stop before the colorwork/chart section.
NOTE: The hat does not contain short rows. If you are not making the Montage Pullover, you can still
attend the short rows class. Please bring yourself and a pen/pencil to learn how to add a raised neckline
to the back of a circular yoke sweater. You will be working out short rows on paper using the numbers
from the sweater pattern (given in the worksheet).
We will begin with the Short Rows Wrap & Turn mini class at 10am, and will try to finish the short rows for our sweaters by 11am. We will take a short break, then immediately begin the Mosaic
Knitting class around 11:15 am. If we run too close to lunch, we will continue the Mosaic Knitting class right after lunch cleanup.
Janelle will provide class handouts that include short rows math worksheets (so you can use these anytime you make a circular yoke sweater), photo tutorials for short rows and M1's, and video links to all
the skills taught in the classes for future reference.
KAL: On Tuesday, April 22, the KAL forum threads will be available on the FVKG Ravelry page. There, you can join in to share and/or get additional resources and help as you complete you Montage
Pullover and/or Simple Mosaic Beanie!
PS: If you are attending the full weekend retreat, don't forget your toiletries, towels and washcloths and yarn to sell/give away! :) Also remember cash to buy yarn.
See you all there!!!
—Janelle Serio / freckledgirlknits@gmail.com / FVKG Retreat and Education Coordinator
The Fort Vancouver - Tigard Knitting Guild Spring Retreat registration is LIVE!
To access the details and/or sign up now, go to FVKG . From the home page, click the Calendar button. This will take you to the current month. Scroll right until you reach May, and you will see the retreat link on May 1.
The retreat will be from Thursday, May 1-Sunday May 4.
Options to participate include:
· Thursday – Sunday (4-day overnight)
· Friday - Sunday (3-days overnight)
· Daytime only Friday and Saturday
(Commuter full day. One or both days can be chosen)
· Thursday Half Day (Commuter half-day)
Other fun to be had at the retreat in addition to all.that.knitting.:
· Weekend-long yarn swap
· The ever-popular fashion show on Saturday night
· Walks on the gorgeous garden grounds
· Trips to your LYS
· Delicious homemade meals
· Going out to dinner or lunch with other knitters! ... and anything else you can think of!
Knitters have the option to make the Montage mosaic yoke sweater and/or a mosaic beanie pattern developed by Janelle Serio. Available on Ravelry at n/c to guild members. A mini class on short rows to improve the fit of a sweater by lifting the neckline. Mosaic colorwork class! How to use mosaic charts, using slip stitches and working one color at a time. As always, donations to the retreat center in lieu of payment for the classes are greatly appreciated.
Things to know:
· Please direct questions to Janelle Serio at freckledgirlknits@gmail.com
· Keep your eyes open for retreat announcements via email
—Janelle Serio / freckledgirlknits@gmail.com / FVKG Retreat and Education Coordinator