Master Advanced Knitting Techniques

Elevate your craft with intensive weekend workshops at Yarn & Spindle Guild, designed for serious skill advancement.

Dive deep into the precise movements and artistic choices that define a true fiber artist. Our specialized workshops are your gateway to conquering complex knitting skills with confidence and creativity.

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Unlock new possibilities in your knitting journey.

Our Intensive Workshop Focus

Each intensive workshop is crafted for a deep dive into challenging techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding and practical application.

Small Class Sizes

Maximum 6 students per workshop ensures personalized attention and direct feedback from our expert instructors. Your questions get answered directly.

Technique Mastery

Our 2-3 day concentrated formats allow you to fully immerse yourself, leading to complete mastery of chosen advanced techniques like Fair Isle, Lace, or Brioche.

Take-Home Resources

Each participant receives comprehensive take-home resources, including patterns, stitch guides, and reference materials to continue your practice.

Fair Isle Colorwork Mastery Workshop

Unleash your inner color artist with the vibrant world of Fair Isle.

This intensive workshop covers traditional Fair Isle techniques alongside modern colorwork applications. Learn the art of selecting harmonious palettes, managing tension across multiple strands, and flawlessly carrying yarn for smooth transitions.

  • In-depth color theory for striking designs
  • Mastering tension and yarn carrying techniques
  • Reading and adapting complex Fair Isle charts
  • Complete a beautiful Fair Isle hat project
A collection of colorful Fair Isle knitted swatches and a finished Fair Isle hat, showcasing intricate colorwork patterns.
Explore the beauty of multi-color knitting.
Delicate, intricate white lace knitted fabric draped over a hand, showing the fine details of yarn overs and decreases.
Create airy, elegant textile art.

Intricate Lace Knitting Workshop

Transform simple yarn into breathtaking openwork designs.

Delve into the delicate world of lace knitting, mastering fundamental techniques like yarn overs and various decrease methods. Learn to confidently read complex lace charts and how to professionally block your finished pieces to reveal their true beauty. We'll also cover common error recognition and fixing.

  • Mastering yarn overs, decreases, and picot edgings
  • Interpreting and customizing advanced lace charts
  • Professional blocking for perfect lace drape
  • Complete an elegant lace scarf demonstrating multiple techniques

Brioche Knitting Intensive Workshop

Discover the unique, squishy texture and reversible beauty of brioche.

This workshop will guide you through the distinctive squishy and reversible fabric of brioche knitting. You'll master both one- and two-color brioche, understanding how color placement creates stunning effects. Learn to shape your brioche pieces with increases and decreases and confidently read brioche-specific charts.

  • Foundational brioche stitches and structure
  • Two-color brioche patterns and reversible fabric
  • Shaping brioche with increases and decreases
  • Complete a cozy brioche cowl project
Close-up of a two-color brioche knit fabric, showcasing its distinctive textured, ridged, and squishy appearance.
Experience the plush comfort of brioche.

Upcoming Workshop Schedule

Plan your advanced knitting journey with our conveniently scheduled intensives.

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Find the perfect time to advance your skills.

Our workshops are held monthly, primarily on weekends to accommodate busy schedules. Limited enrollment applies to all workshops, ensuring an intimate learning environment. We recommend checking prerequisites for each intensive.

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Learn from Technique Specialists

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Eliza Vance - Fair Isle Expert

Eliza's passion for colorwork brings Fair Isle to life. A published designer with decades of experience, she makes complex patterns approachable and fun, guiding you to master tension and color blending.

See Eliza's Work
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Marcus Thorne - Lace Master

Marcus is renowned for his intricate lace designs and meticulous teaching style. He demystifies charts and helps knitters conquer even the most challenging lace patterns, ensuring a flawless finish.

See Marcus's Work
Portrait of a friendly, enthusiastic knitting instructor holding a two-color brioche cowl, showing warmth and approachability.

Sophia Chen - Brioche Enthusiast

Sophia brings the joy of brioche to her students. Her clear instructions and patient guidance help knitters of all levels unlock the squishy beauty of this unique fabric, from basic stitches to complex shaping.

See Sophia's Work

Secure Your Workshop Spot Today!

Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, personalized learning experience. Don't miss your chance to master these sought-after techniques.

All workshop materials are included, and we offer early bird discounts for advance registration. Invest in your craft and join Austin's most nurturing fiber arts community.

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Satisfaction guaranteed or workshop credit provided.