Initiation: Shawls - Francoise Danoy - Sat. 8/9

Saturday, August 9
2:00pm - 5:00pm (3 hours)

About the Class:

Explore the elegant world of shawl knitting in this workshop, where we will focus on crafting mini prototypes of shawls in three distinct shapes: asymmetrical, triangular, and crescent. You will learn specialized techniques that are essential for shawl knitting, including the Garter Tab Cast On, which provides a seamless start for many shawl patterns; the KYOK (Knit, Yarn Over, Knit) double increase stitch, which creates beautiful, decorative increases; and techniques for evening out yarn overs to ensure your fabric has a consistent, professional appearance. This class is designed to give you the skills and confidence to tackle a variety of shawl projects with these foundational shapes and techniques.

About the Instructor: Françoise Danoy is a knitwear designer and fiber artist who combines cultural storytelling with modern design. Inspired by her Māori heritage and a love for mindful making, she has spent over 10 years creating patterns that help knitters slow down and connect with their craft. With more than 100 published patterns, Françoise’s work celebrates knitting as a way to tell stories, foster creativity, and build community.

Skill Level: Beginner

Participants should come to the workshop with a basic understanding of knitting, including cast-ons, knit and purl stitches, and increases and decreases. A familiarity with reading simple knitting patterns can also be beneficial. If possible, practice yarn overs and different increase techniques to prepare for learning more advanced stitches during the workshop.

Homework: None

Required Materials:

• Yarn: 3 to 5 10g DK Skeins
• Needles: Circular needles suitable for DK weight yarn
• Stitch Markers: 4 interlockable stitch markers to help keep track of the pattern construction

Please note - Marketplace tickets are not included in the class price and will need to be purchased separately. You can find marketplace tickets here.

In order to allow our instructors to prepare for their classes, we are not able to refund class purchases if your plans change. However, we are happy to transfer them if you find someone to take your place!