Xandy Peters 

Class List

Fox Paws Workshop

Fox Paws Workshop

A virtual class with Xandy Peters May 6, 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm, May 7, 2:00-4:00pm, May 12, 10:00am-12:00pm, May 13, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT The Fox Paws Wrap, known for its iconic, interlocking stripe pattern, has the reputation of being a challenging yet rewarding knit. Xandy builds time into this 5-part workshop for you to become confident with stacked increases and decreases before exploring the Fox Paws pattern and experimenting with your own stacked patterns.
Intro to Stacked Stitches

Intro to Stacked Stitches

A virtual class with Xandy Peters Jun 9, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT Learn the stacked-stitch technique and knit a swatch in the innovative technique behind the Fox Paw pattern.
Intro to Brioche Knitting

Intro to Brioche Knitting

A virtual class with Xandy Peters Jun 10, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT Brioche fabric is known for being double-sided and extra squishy. The technique is easy once you learn the basics, but it can be difficult to get started on your own. Xandy introduces both the basics and the logic behind this intriguing technique.
Knit by Color

Knit by Color

A virtual class with Xandy Peters Jun 11, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT Learn to create unique stitch patterns and effects with variegated yarn — in the most interesting way!
Sketching for Crafters

Sketching for Crafters

A virtual class with Xandy Peters Jun 11, 2:00-4:00pm CDT You don’t need to be able to draw to be good at sketching. Anyone can use sketches to plan a craft project — regardless of your skills.
Intro to Brioche Stitch

Intro to Brioche Stitch

An in-person class with Xandy Peters Aug 3, 9:00am-12:00pm Brioche fabric is known for being double-sided and extra squishy. The technique is easy once you learn the basics, but it can be difficult to get started on your own. Xandy introduces both the basics and the logic behind this notorious technique.
Stitch by Color

Stitch by Color

An in-person class with Xandy Peters Aug 3, 1:30-4:30pm Xandy gives you tools to take advantage of and change the color pooling that occurs naturally as a result of the yarn and the amount of yardage used to work each row.
Color-Blocked Brioche (Formerly Brioche Intarsia)

Color-Blocked Brioche (Formerly Brioche Intarsia)

An in-person class with Xandy Peters Aug 4, 9:00am-12:00pm Explore intarsia techniques in brioche stitch; it's easier than intarsia in stockinette or garter stitch! Learn how to add color to a brioche stitch pattern and how shaping and stitch motifs affect the colorwork.
Intro to Stacked Stitches

Intro to Stacked Stitches

An in-person class with Xandy Peters Aug 4, 2:00-5:00pm Learn the stacked-stitch technique and knit a swatch in the innovative technique behind the Fox Paw pattern.
Knit the Stroopwafel Shawl

Knit the Stroopwafel Shawl

An in-person class with Xandy Peters Aug 6, 1:30-4:30pm Knit a miniature shawl and watch your skills grow as you knit the stitch pattern two ways while shaping the triangle. What fun!

About Xandy Peters 

Best-known as the innovator of the stacked-stitch technique, especially the Fox Paws pattern, Xandy Peters began by designing footwear, then turned to knitting to explore textiles and surfaces without the limitations of factory production. Xandy continues to challenge our ideas of hand-knit fabric, sharing the results in patterns and workshops.

Xandy has been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knitty, and Pom Pom Quarterly.