tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445936041120402494.post-53442929864750054672008-03-31T11:10:00.003-04:002008-03-31T11:35:49.285-04:00One of my spring highlights is going to a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CountryWool</span> Knitting Retreat in Cape Ann, MA. These retreats are organized and run by Claudia at <a href="http://www.countrywool.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CountryWool</span></a>. They are small in size and packed with loads of wonderful knitting tips. I've known Claudia for 5 or 6 years now and have been going to her retreats for the past few years (she also has spinning retreats). 2 piece's of praise for Claudia and then I will move on:<br />1. I am very critical of knitting patterns. My education and former work was in medical research, where I analyzed data. The reason I have yet to offer one of my patterns for sale is that I am neurotic about making sure all of the little details are mentioned and correct. Claudia's patterns are VERY detailed and clear and I highly recommend them.<br />2. Claudia is a wonderful teacher. She can take a room full of knitters of all levels and everyone will leave having learned something new.<br /><br />This coming weekend I am off to my third <a href="http://countrywool.tripod.com/retreats/cakn_s8_2.htm">Cape Ann Knitting Retreat</a>: Reversible sweaters. In 2007 we did <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Faroe</span> Knitting (remember that cardigan I have almost finished) and in 2006 it was Nordic Knitting. My Nordic sweater is my favorite winter sweater, but it deserves a post all its own, so I'll share that later!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10815952279142046165noreply@blogger.com