Continental Knitting 101
$70.00
Title: Continental Knitting 101
Date & Time: Friday, June 20, 2024, 9 am to 11:30 am
Location: Lion’s Building – Workshop Area 2
Bracebridge Fairgrounds, Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest
331 Fraserburg Rd, Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A1
Meet Marion – Founder of One Stitch More & Knitting Instructor
Marion is the passionate knitter and hand-dyer behind One Stitch More. Her love for knitting began at just eight years old, taught by her Oma at the family cottage. Since then, knitting has been a part of her daily life, inspiring a lifelong journey filled with creativity, colour, and texture.
Known for her fearless approach to new projects, Marion embraces challenges and new techniques with enthusiasm. Her adventurous spirit shines through in every piece she creates.
In 2020, Marion launched One Stitch More, a line of hand-dyed yarns inspired by bold colours and luxurious fibres. After a successful career as an engineer and Compliance Officer, she turned her passion into a full-time business, blending technical skill with artistic expression.
Today, Marion shares her expertise by teaching workshops in knitting and fibre arts. Whether you are learning Continental Knitting or exploring new techniques, Marion brings warmth, energy, and years of hands-on experience to every class.
Discover the joy of knitting with Marion and One Stitch More—where creativity, quality, and colour come together.
Continental Knitting 101 Workshop at Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest
Looking to expand your knitting skills? Join us for Continental Knitting 101 at Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest in Bracebridge, Ontario! This hands-on knitting workshop is designed to introduce you to Continental knitting, an efficient and versatile technique perfect for faster knitting and colourwork projects.
What is Continental Knitting?
Continental knitting involves holding the yarn in your left hand, allowing for quicker stitching and smoother motion—especially helpful for stranded knitting and projects using multiple colours. If you have a background in crochet or want to improve your knitting speed, Continental style is a valuable technique to learn.
What You’ll Learn:
How to hold and tension yarn in your left hand
Knit and purl using the Continental method
Techniques for faster, more consistent stitching
How Continental knitting can benefit your projects
What to Bring:
One pair of 4 mm knitting needles
Yarn suitable for a small project (washcloth size)
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for confident beginners familiar with basic knit and purl stitches, as well as experienced knitters looking to explore new techniques.
You’ll leave with a completed practice item and a strong foundation in Continental knitting.
📅 Date: June 20, 2025
📍 Location: Bracebridge Fairgrounds, Bracebridge, Ontario
🕙 Time: 9 am to 11:30 am
Reserve your spot today and take your knitting to the next level at Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest!
All workshop sign ups also include free admission to Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest.
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$70.00
Please note that once you have booked our workshops, refunds will not be available. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.