Where DID You Get That Hat? And More!

Using knitting foundations, make a hat without using patterns. Measure stitches per inch and personalize your ideas with numerous elements of construction using color and texture–resulting in eye-catching patterns! Take a hands-on look at how yarn is made using a spinning wheel, drum carder, and other specialty tools. Also, learn how to elevate your knitting and fiber arts projects using embellishments such as needle felting. All tools provided; basic knitting skills required. 

$60-$80

Emolyn Liden is an artist, educator, musician, and dancer. She grew up in Brasstown and learned to knit at a young age without patterns, which led her to spin and dye yarn and wool. Through her business, The Roving Knitter, she designs knitwear inspired by the yarn, teaches people of all ages to knit, and shows her work at craft shows and exhibits. Emolyn is a 2023 AAS Professional Craft graduate in jewelry from Haywood Community College. She creates wearable and sculptural items for Liden Handmade. Emolyn has danced with the Cane Creek Cloggers of Chapel Hill; the Green Grass Cloggers of Asheville; Cape Breton step-dancing team, The Twisty Cuffs; and has been a dance instructor for kids in public school and at camps around the country. She regularly performs Appalachian old-time music. Learn more about her work at www.therovingknitter.com and www.lidenhandmade.crevado.com