Taos Valley Poncho Workshop
Let's knit together through Taos, New Mexico!
Join me for a virtual getaway - from the comfort of home. I'll take you with me to the famed artist colony of Taos, Mexico. We'll explore the rich cultural history, the textiles, the food - and the knitting! Along the way we'll knit the beautiful Taos Valley Poncho, which features both the intriguing tuck stitch and the delightfully versatile duplicate stitch! This workshop includes in-depth tutorials to help you master these techniques (and more) as you knit this wearable piece of art to remember your journey. This 4-week virtual workshop includes videos and printables to support you every step of the way. We cast on December 28th and will knit together through the month of January. Join us!
You'll receive the pattern for the Taos Valley Poncho - an instantly flattering style for every figure
4 Weeks of lessons, including videos and printables, that you can access from home (on your favorite device)
Yarn advice, swatching, color selection, seaming, blocking and more!
Support in adjusting your poncho for petite and tall bodies
Lessons on the history, art and culture of Taos and surrounding areas
Explore Taos with me, learn to make tamales (regular and vegan!), white pine coffee/tea and more!
Come along for a virtual tour of Taos Pueblo - the only living Native American community that is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a National Historic Landmark
This workshop invites you to find the flow and peace of being a maker - to carve out the space and time to practice your art, and to look for inspiration in the world around you.
Register by December 1st, 2023 and save!
Welcome!
Preliminary Yarn & Pattern Details
Introduction
Choosing Your Yarn
Color: Taos Inspiration
Swatching!
Size Adjustments
Pattern Download
How to Cable Cast-On
How to Knit the Tuck Stitch
Unfiltered Light: An Artist's Approach
An Introduction to Textiles in New Mexico
Suggested Reading & Listening
A Virtual Visit to Taos Pueblo + a Story of Two Grandmothers
Finding Your Flow as a Maker
White Pine Coffee & Tea
Suggested Reading & Listening
Let's Make Tamales!
Georgia O'Keefe - an Artist's Love for Taos
Make Friends with Mattress Stitch (Seaming)
Suggested Reading & Listening
Duplicate Stitch - a Primer
Blocking Best Practices
Embellishments & Making it Your Own
Wearing & Styling Your Poncho
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