Wild about Color!

All kinds of stitchin' was going on at the Kristin Nicholas workshop at Sit 'n Knit, Too on Saturday. Nicholas is known for her wild color combinations and funky patterning on garments. I had bought one on her books a while ago and loved her funky spin on color and pattern. When I saw she was having a workshop and book signing I jumped at the chance to learn these simple embellishing techniques.

The workshop was held in a cute coffeeshop next door to the Comstock Ferre building. Nicholas' colorful pillows and knitwear were on display and begging to be looked at. We were asked to bring a 8" square of stockinette stitch which we would learn to embellish.

We learned all different types of stitches inlcuding: duplicate stitch, running stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy, french knot, bar weaving, spider web, outline stitch, blanket stitch and others.

It is a fun and easy way to bring added color and pattern without having to carry along extra bobbins. Kristin was a energitic and kind teacher. It was a joy to meet her!