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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Best-known as the innovator of the stacked-stitch technique, especially the Fox Pawspattern, 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.
