Bazaar Girls has teamed up with Longmont Yarn Shoppe in Colorado and other shops nationwide to present Fiberside Chats with famous designers. Register at Longmont Yarn Shoppe and scroll down to find the Bazaar Girls sign-up. It’s a great way to support yarn shops, and designers and have fun too!
September 8
Isabell Kraemer
Top-down Sweater Construction Mysteries Unraveled!
Unlock the mysteries of top-down sweater knitting with Isabell in this engaging mini-class! Discover the ‘secrets’ behind this construction technique and learn how it all comes together. How does it work? What do we have to do, and when do we have to do it to get the results we want? Isabell will guide us through different methods and offer tips on adjusting sweaters to fit your style and body shape. From novices to experts, there’s something for everyone in our Chat with Isabell. Don’t wait – join us now!
BIO:
When it comes to modern knitwear design, there is no getting around German knitwear designer Isabell Kraemer. She is known for her unique creations in the world of contemporary knitwear design.
Combining traditional knitting techniques with modern appeal, Isabell has established a reputation for her timeless, casual pieces, all with a little twist. Her designs are characterized by a harmonious blend of comfort and style. Whether cozy sweaters, casual shawls, stylish hats, or socks, Isabell’s creations reflect a deep understanding of craftsmanship and design. Her pattern instructions are much loved for their clarity and are appreciated by both beginners and advanced knitters from all over the world.
Isabell is a trained dressmaker who became a knitwear designer quite by accident. As people kept asking her how she made her knitted items, she started posting notes about how she made them on her blog. When she discovered Ravelry, she published more and more designs. It didn’t take long for her fresh, wearable, and modern patterns to gain a large and dedicated following. She actively engages with the knitting community through workshops and social media platforms, sharing her knowledge and inspiring knitters to explore the limitless possibilities of knitwear.
Isabell has a grown-up son, and she lives in a small town in southern Germany with her husband and two cats.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 8th at 1:00 pm Eastern, noon Central, 11:00 am Mountain, 10:00 am Pacific, 7:00 pm CEST
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available for one week and will be shared with registered attendees only.
September 22
Sarah Schira
Knitting with Whimsy: The Gnomes of Grimblewood!
In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way.
Gnomes are a surprisingly popular knitting sensation. What is it about gnomes and why should you incorporate a little whimsy into your hobby?
Sarah Schira, author of the upcoming book “The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting Friends Full of Magic and Mischief”, will talk about the unexpected journey gnomes have taken her on, introduce the 8 gnomes in the book, and discuss how adults can benefit from play.
Register now to explore Grimblewood and play along with Sarah and her world of gnomes at this Fiberside Chat!
BIO:
“Once upon a time, there was a knitter who loved gnomes. She was always cold and couldn’t understand why she was knitting and knitting (and knitting) gnomes rather than cardigans. All she knew was that as she stitched on the beard and the gnome popped into life, complete with a personality and a life history, she would instantly wonder about doing it again.”
Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot. To her delight, thousands of knitters have joined her. #nevernotgnoming
When Sarah’s not knitting gnomes, she’s knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming knitting tutorials for her YouTube channel, and getting outside to think wild thoughts under the sky.
Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her husband.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00 pm Eastern, 2:00 pm Central, 1:00 pm Mountain, noon Pacific
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available for one week and will be shared with registered attendees only.
October 13
Cori Eichelberger
Cori’s Favorite (sometimes surprising) Knitting Tips and 2 Color Cast-on.
Cori Eichelberger has been hosting a knitting podcast for 6 years, and has some amazing tips up her sleeve! From fixing necklines to estimating yardage to ways to make your stitches sing she’s got it covered. She’s a high-energy, passionate teacher who loves to laugh in class. Join Cori as she covers Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50 (or whatever we can fit in an hour). We’ll also add a new technique through Cori’s demo of the 2-color cast-on, an easy, decorative cast-on to be added to any knitter’s repertoire. This Chat will be a fun way to spend an hour learning and it might even inspire you to fix a problem knit or WIP!
BIO:
Cori Eichelberger is a former high school English teacher to at-risk students, whom she also taught to knit. She has spent 20 years teaching beginning knitting and technique classes and co-authored the knitting pattern book: Minnesota 52: 16 Knits Inspired by the Road (2017) and wrote Knitword: 8 Designs to Celebrate the Knitter (2021). Her high-energy classes are extremely popular at yarn stores and retreats throughout the United States. Cori has had a YouTube knitting vlog since 2018 with an emphasis on inspiring knitters, sharing knowledge, and making you laugh. You can find her colorful designs on Ravelry and her website at www.irocknits.com, Instagram: irocknits, and Facebook: Irocknits Designs
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00 pm Eastern, 2:00 pm Central, 1:00 pm Mountain, noon Pacific
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available for one week and will be shared with registered attendees only.
October 27
Dawn Barker
Journey into the Innovative Assigned Pooling Technique with Dawn Barker.
Join Fiberside Chats on October 27th for a special guest appearance by knitwear designer and dyer Dawn Barker. Dawn will delve into the origins, inspirations, and intricate process behind her groundbreaking assigned pooling stitching technique. She’ll offer valuable insights into color theory and yarn selection as she showcases a selection of her patterns. You’ll have a chance to have your questions answered by Dawn during the Q&A session, and you could be one of three lucky winners to receive a pattern and yarn to create your project. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the pioneer of this transformative method and broaden your knitting horizons!
BIO:
Dawn Barker is the creative force behind the knitting technique known as Assigned Pooling. Through countless hours of research into color-pooling dynamics and textured stitches, she has developed a captivating style of knitting that resembles embroidery on a knitted fabric. Dawn’s designs are characterized by clean, modern shapes, featuring classic, deeply saturated colors. Her lifelong love of fiber and her background as a fine artist led her to establish Barker Wool in 2017, a platform where she shares her hand-dyed fine yarns and innovative knitting designs with the world.
Dawn is happiest existing somewhere between the extreme freedom of dyeing and the structured discipline required to create practical, wearable designs from her yarns. Residing in Amarillo, Texas with her husband and two sons, she continues to push the boundaries of knitting, leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide fiber community. www.barkerwool.com
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 27th at 1:00 pm Eastern, noon Central, 11:00 am Mountain, 10:00 am Pacific.
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available for one week and will be shared with registered attendees only.