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17th Annual Knitting Retreat will take place February 24-26, 2012
Join Arnhild and friends for a weekend of knitting, learning, relaxing, and fun! This Year’s Featured Teacher Christa Newhouse Having grown up in Germany, I learned to knit as a child. While working as a film editor and raising a family, I continued to sew and knit. In 1998, I fell in love with Alpacas. My husband and I bought “Star of Bethlehem” and “Queen of Sheba.” We entered the world of Alpaca breeding and Alpaca Shows. Soon we had wonderful fiber that now had to be spun. I signed up for spinning lessons. All of this was a prologue to my present love for the fiber arts. With the encouragement of my new fiber friends and professionals in the field, I entered contests where I captured first prize or Best of Show in spinning, knitted garments and design. Soon many were asking where I found the patterns for my garments. I had designed them myself. This led me to the next step: creating patterns and teaching classes under the name of Yarn Dreamer, http://www.yarndreamer.com. I specialize in double knitting and Bi-Color Brioche. I now teach at many knit shops in Michigan and different States and at Knitting Retreats at Insel Haus, our Bed & Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, http://www.inselhausbandb.com.
Here is one of Christa’s beautiful creations.
Keynote Speaker for Saturday’s Retreat Banquet Jane Hughes-Jackson will give this year’s banquet talk on “Heritage Knitting: Connecting our stitches to the past.” She will be talking about changes in knitting through the years, including changes in knitting needles, yarns, and patterns. She has been studying designs from Petersons, Weldons, and Harpers Bazaar. You will enjoy this fascinating look at knitting through the years.
2012 Classes Double Knitting Instructor: Christa Newhouse Learn basic double knitting techniques, including a special cast-on, unique edge stitching, and the use of two colors to create reversible patterns. During the class you will begin either the ‘Bird’ or ‘Salamander’ scarf—your choice. (photo below shows finished scarves)
Brioche Knitting: Two Faces Have I Instructor: Pat Kreiling Learn the basics of knitting and repairing mistakes in brioche knitting. You will then have the opportunity to begin to create a beautiful scarf designed by Christa Newhouse using brioche techniques.
Embroidery Embellishments Instructor: Arnhild Hillesland Adding embroidery to knitted designs can bring a more ordinary object into a work of art! Arnhild will teach several methods to add extra interest to your projects, including chain stitches and other special embroideries.
Reversible Cables Instructor: Marcia Minear Learn methods to create cables on both sides of knitting, a useful technique for many projects including scarves, collars, and socks. You will understand how cables are constructed, practice several reversible cable designs, and read and write cable charts.
Tricks & Tips Instructors: Lisa Case and Linda Terry They will lead short sessions on numerous subjects. If you need a tip on other techniques, just ask—they have many helpful hints.
Beginning Knitting Instructor: Lisa Grulke If you have never knit before or if you haven’t knit for a long time and need to get back up to speed, this is the class for you! In this class you will learn the knitting basics: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, reading patterns, increasing/decreasing and measuring gauge. We will get you started on a great project! Extra Day - Want to come early? We have added an extra optional day to our schedule. If you would like to come early and join us for an extra class or informal knitting and chatting time, we will be available on Friday from 10am-4pm. You may bring projects you would like help with and one of our teachers would be glad to assist you, or just bring a project that you want to work on while you visit. This year Christa Newhouse will conduct an additional class on Bi-Color Brioche Knitting. The class will be held at Ames Knittery. Transportation from the hotel will be available. The camp store will be open Friday from 10am-4pm exclusively for those who sign up for this extra day. There are additional fees for this day to cover the cost of the extra class and meeting rooms. Lunch will be provided. Extra Day Fee $60. If you need a guest room for Thursday night the cost will be $125 per room (not per person!).
The Camp Store We will have all of your favorite Rauma yarns and patterns and several new ones too. The store will be open during the retreat from 4:00pm Friday through 3:00pm Sunday. Linda Terry from Ames Knittery will be running the camp store this year. The store will be closed during meals.
**Special for all Campers---10% off the purchase of Rauma yarns bought at the Camp Store**
Massages—New this Year! Sign up for a chair massage with massage therapist, Doug Couser. The charge is $1 per minute. Sign-up sheets will be available at the retreat, and massages can be done at any time through the day. Feel free to duck out of a class for a few minutes. Doug will ease those sore shoulder muscles we sometimes get from an over-indulgence of our favorite hobby. Doug owns Awesome Results in Nevada, Iowa.
Instructors Arnhild Hillesland is a native of Norway and a respected expert on Scandinavian knitting techniques. Her career in the US is a compilation of operating her import/distribution business, teaching classes, designing patterns, translating patterns & books and guiding tours to Norway and other areas of northern Europe. Pat Kreiling has been knitting for over 50 years and teaching knitting for 25 years. She has completed three levels of the Master Knitters Program and served on the national education committee for TKGA. She also loves to spin, read, and, of course, collect yarn! Pat lives in Bloomfield Hills, a suburb of Detroit. Lisa Case has been knitting for half a century—even though she is only 39! She teaches classes at her LYS, a home-ec workshop, and is the substitute knitting-nurse there. She is also a certified master-knitter through the Knitting Guild of America. Linda Terry is the happy owner of Ames Knittery, our favorite yarn shop! It keeps her busy and on her toes. She has been knitting for a loooong time and has taught classes at all the previous knitting retreats in addition to teaching for guilds. Marcia Minear has been knitting for about 25 years and particularly enjoys experimenting with textures in knitting. She has taught knitting in several different venues and especially enjoys working with beginners. In addition to knitting, Marcia enjoys basketweaving. Lisa Grulke has often taught at our retreat. She is a native of the historic Amana Colonies, in Iowa, where she learned to love knitting with the other women in her family and community. Lisa teaches at the biology lab at Drake University. Nancy Maakestad will be available to lend her years of experience and expertise to help you with your knitting needs and in the on-site store. Facilities—New Venue This year’s retreat will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ames, Iowa. The hotel is conveniently located just off of US Highway 30, not far from the Iowa State University campus. The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, lounge and excellent facilities for class sessions. Hotel rooms pamper knitters with the Garden Sleep System, a queen-sized bed designed to allow you to adjust your own firmness level. For your convenience, each room is equipped with complementary wireless Internet connections, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and clock radio with an MP3 connection. Knitters will enjoy fabulous meals created by the hotel chef especially for the Knitter’s Retreat. Information about the Ames Hilton Garden Inn, including directions to the hotel, can be found at http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=AMWGIGI Directions: FROM DES MOINES, IA: Take I-235E to I-35N to the US Highway 30 Exit West. Proceed west to the R38/S. Dakota Avenue Exit (Exit 144). Turn right onto S. Dakota Avenue. Turn left onto Mortensen Avenue. Turn left onto Dickinson Avenue. The hotel will be on your right. From CHICAGO, IL: Take HWY 290W keep left to take I-88W via exit 15A toward Aurora/I-294S/Indiana, merge onto I-80W to I-35N toward Minneapolis merge onto US-30W towards Iowa State Univ. take the CR-R38/S Dakota exit turn right onto S Dakota Ave/CR-R38 turn left onto Mortenson and left onto Dickinson Ave, hotel will be on your right. From MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Take HWY 65S to 35W, 35W becomes 35S merge onto US-30W toward Ames, take the CR-R38/S Dakota Ave exit turn right, turn left onto Mortenson, turn left onto Dickinson Avenue, hotel will be on your right.
Show and Tell Bring a finished project for display on Saturday afternoon and evening. This popular event gives campers a chance to see what everyone has been up to in the last year. We also get inspiration from seeing the lovely projects our friends have made.
Fees The price of the retreat includes all of the workshops of your choice, all meals from Friday evening through Sunday lunch and lodging for Friday and Saturday nights, if applicable. All the rooms are non-smoking. A $100.00 deposit is required with your registration to reserve your place. The balance of your fee for the weekend can be paid at the retreat. If notification of cancellation is received prior to the registration deadline, $75.00 of your deposit will be refunded. Once the registration deadline has passed, no refund can be issued. Deadline for registration: Saturday, January 14, 2011 Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation letter and a list of supplies to bring. This list and additional information about the retreat, classes, possible homework, supplies, etc. will also be available on the web site at www.arnhild.com under the class notes tab.
17th Annual Knitters Retreat: Schedule of Events
Friday, February 24, 2012 Extra Day Registrants Only 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Camp Store in Boardroom open exclusively for you Open knitting around Lobby fireplace, lunch, and Bi-Color Brioche Knitting class by Christa Newhouse held at Ames Knittery (transportation provided) Friday, February 24, 2012 4:00 – 6:00 PM 2012 Knitter’s Retreat begins Check-in at Hilton Garden Inn begins Registration for Retreat in Lobby Shopping at Camp Store opens for all
6:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Get-Together with Supper in the Cardinal Room Open Knitting - Knit with friends
Saturday, February 25, 2012 7 – 8:30 AM Breakfast in the Cardinal Room
8:30 -11:30 AM Session One Classes Double Knitting, Christa Gold Room Embroidery Embellishments, Arnhild Suite 226 Brioche Knitting, Pat Suite 326 Tips and Tricks, Lisa and Linda Lobby
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch and Door Prizes in the Cardinal Room
1:30 – 4:30 PM Session Two Classes Double Knitting, Christa Gold Room Reversible Cables, Marcia Suite 226 Brioche Knitting, Pat Suite 326 Tips and Tricks, Lisa and Linda Lobby
4:30 -6:30 PM Show and Tell display in Grand Ballroom
6:30 PM Knitter’s Retreat Banquet – Grand Ballroom Keynote Speaker Jean Hughes-Jackson
Sunday, February 26, 2012 7 – 9:00 AM Breakfast in the Cardinal Room and Hotel Check-Out
9:00 AM - Noon Session Three Classes Double Knitting, Christa Gold Room Embroidery Embellishments, Arnhild Suite 226 Reversible Cables, Marcia Suite 326
Noon – 2 PM Lunch in the Cardinal Room
2:00 – 3:00 PM Afternoon Wrap-Up Finish up Shopping and Good-byes ‘til Next Year!
*Open Knitting anytime during the Retreat—Join friends and meet around the Lobby fireplace!
There will be some delicious meals for our weekend. We would like to make this the best possible experience we can for you. Please let us know if you have any serious food issues so we can make accommodations for you. The chef is very willing to help us out with this. (Last minute menu changes cannot be guaranteed.)
Please list any special dietary restrictions (allergies, diabetes, gluten intolerance, vegetarian, lactose intolerance).
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Deadline for registration is January 14, 2012
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