Kate; Glenna; Ilga; Carol;

Now, here's a cast of characters that all yarn shops should know about. Kate and Glenna recently travelled up to Collingwood to teach @ our shop's annual KnitFest Spring 2012. What a blast we had. The knitters who attended are still chatting up a storm about their new skills. We now carry several of their patterns and Kate's book Beyond Knit and Purl - so the next time you drop in, please check them out.
Follow along with them on their blogs -
 http://wisehilda.blogspot.ca/    http://crazyknittinglady.wordpress.com/

Ilga is an East Coast designer of gorgeous fashion pieces. These flowing delightful wraps, shawls, vests and more showcase yarns to their fullest. The shop has numerous patterns on hand. Check out her website for her latest patterns. http://www.ilgaleja.com/collection.php 
Her Five Easy Pieces trunk show was here on display. It has now returned to Ilga.

Carol Feller is a new designer to the shop. She describes herself as; I enjoy designing knitwear that is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit. I strive to design clothing with a difference: not overly complex, but still giving a very unique end product. I like to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience and make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item. Her patterns are every bit as she mentions. Check her website for the following patterns. Eilonwy and Captiva - you'll see what I mean.
 http://www.stolenstitches.com/about/ 

My take away on the above designers- a multi talented group who bring so much joy and excitement to many.
Their patterns can of course be found on knitty.com, ravelry, in numerous magazines and their blogs.
Take the time to get to know them - your knitting will become more enjoyable!!




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