Back from Loops Tulsa!
Last weekend, I taught two classes at Loops yarn store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’d never been to Tulsa, but my friends all told me how lush and green it is, and how friendly the people are.
WOW. Tulsa is a beautiful city, but the people really make it shine!
Olive and I were welcomed at the airport by Shelley Brander, the owner of TWO Loops knitting shops in Tulsa. Olive is still nursing, so she came along. Some shop owners might have said, “UH…no thanks!” But Shelley was wonderful! She even hired a babysitter (Hi Hallie!) for the weekend!!
Oh, we loved our trip! Look at this beautiful, soothing shop:
I taught “How to Shape Your Knits” and “Converting Flat Patterns into Circular Knits.” Both of these classes teach the basics of knitting pattern math and how to add shaping to circular garments. The Flat –> circular class goes a step further to show how to do just what the title says and knit any garment in the round, either by creating a yoke from the armscye / sleeve cap OR by knitting the front and back separately and then adding on an in-the-round sleeve. (I also teach both classes on line, and signups for fall are open now.)
The students were awesome. Everyone seemed to “get it” and already had uses worked out in their own knitting for all of the things we learned.
Shelley has a great selection of yarn in her shops! Too great! I was able to pick up lots of yarns that I’d heard a lot about but hadn’t had the chance to work with. Most yarn companies will supply the yarns that I use in my patterns, but it’s nice to have a few “sweater quantities” of yarn to design with just for fun and with no pressure.
We had a great time, but we needed to cuddle our Mazie LOTS when we got home:
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Mmmm looks like such a lovely yarn store! I enjoyed the class I took with you at TNNA in San Diego in 2009. Looking forward to the next time I can take one of your classes.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:31 am
I so NEED that knitted mini convertible!
September 4th, 2010 at 10:08 am
What the heck happened to your knees? You look like my 10 year old after a bike accident! Seriously though, hope you’re ok!
September 4th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Yes — do tell us what happened to your knees. Your girls are sooo cute. By the way, I have made 3 whirligigs since June. They are pretty popular for gifts.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Just to say I love that you made it to Tulsa. You should be really proud that after everything that has happened you did it. Can’t wait to start our classes. Just love the videos for the flat to circular patterns. I always learn so much from you and the best thing is that you have Olive right there with you.
hugs
September 7th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Wow, looks like need to drive to Tulsa!
September 7th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
That car is so cool!