This Saurday we had the honor of hosting knit designer Sharon Brant for an incredible and informative workshop at The Knitter’s Studio. Although Sharon was on her way back to the UK with hours of the event she came armed with swatches, needles, notions, yarn and her books to demonstrate techniques such as-the importance of tension and how to correct it, working with colour (Intarsia and fairisle), and finishing techniques, (seams and picking up stitches). Throughout the afternoon of learning and treats we could hear happy laughter from our class/party room.

For a little backgound on Sharon, she has been Rowan Yarn’s retail manager since 1995, and is also responsible for their team of well known design consultants, and for their extensive workshop program. A passionate knitter since childhood, she has run her own knitwear business for 17 years, and has contributed to TV productions and films, such as the Harry Potter film, The Philosopher’s Stone,The Phantom of the Opera, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Atonement.
Her books include not only the Ultimate Knitting Bible but Knitting Goes Large, Crochet Workshop, Colorful Stitches, Classic Knits for Real Women and my personal favorite-Finishing Techniques for Handknitters. She has also contributed to several books, and provides technical support and pattern writing for knitwear designers Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably.

We hope that Sharon comes back very soon to The Knitter’s Studio and makes our store her LYS away from home!