Steven & Stephen: AN EXCLUSIVE DAY - Three Events

An exclusive day of workshops and new samples awaits. Stephen West is making a special trip to StevenBe to launch WestKnits - Book 4 - Made for Movement.

Be the first see all of the new pieces along with some old favorites. Join one of the convenient workshops to tap into the inspiration of this young and inspirational designer. StevenBe is stocked with all of Stephen's favorite yarns to have you knitting these new gems in no time.

Seriously, we love you all so much that we snagged Stephen West for a single day next week! He loves StevenBe so much he emailed that he would be available and, well, we just can't deprive our knitters of the fabulous Stephen West! Book Four will be available! 

Let me repeat that. 

WestKnits Book Four is AVAILABLE! It will be here only because Stephen is bringing it! This is an opportunity NOT to be missed! Turn in those vacation days, call in sick, get a doctor's note....do WHATEVER it takes to get here to see Stephen West and his new knits!  

Use the links below to get more information and register while you still can!

Tuesday, October 23rd

StevenBe
Minneapolis, MN

10:30am - 1:30pm
Top Down Shawl Workshop

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Booksigning & Trunkshow Lounge 

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Top Down Shawl Beginner Tricks

Stephen West Will Be In The House!

When
Tuesday October 23, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

Where
StevenBe 
3448 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407 

Stephen West - Top Down Shawl Workshop - Tips and Tricks 

In this workshop Stephen West uses his popular shawl designs to talk about shape, construction, and drape. Students will knit a small triangular swatch while topics such as cast ons, increases, bind offs, and blocking are discussed. Special emphasis will be focused on different shaping techniques. You will also learn some of Stephen’s favorite tips and tricks!

Materials: scrap yarn and needles of choice for a swatch (worsted weight recommended)

Homework: Familiarize yourself with Make One Left and Make One Right increases if you have never encountered them before.

Class Fee: $78

Stephen West is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. After moving to the Chicago area, he caught the knitting bug and started designing patterns while epic amounts of wool infiltrated into his life. There was no looking back. He now lives in Amsterdam where he studies Choreography at the School for New Dance Development and travels frequently teaching knitting workshops throughout the United States and Europe. He creates his own series of popular self-published pattern collections and also designs for Malabrigo Yarns and knitty.com. 

Register Now! 

Need more info? 
Contact
Jeremy Smith 
StevenBe 
jeremy at stevenbe dot com 
612-259-7525 

Stephen West Mystery Shawl Knit-A-Long

Get ready for a summer shawl KAL, Westknits style! Join the group at the Yarn Garage as we discover a new clue each week. Our expert staff will be knitting along with you every Friday a clue is released. Visit us for an exclusive color consultation and we will get you set up with everything you need to join the fun. 

SCHEDULE at the Yarn Garage:  

Join Michelle for the following KAL dates! 

Consultation and Yarn Selection July 9 - 15   

Clue 1 - July 15 (KAL circle 1 to 3PM)
Clue 2 - July 22 (Skype date at StevenBe 1 to 4PM)
Clue 3 - July 29 (KAL circle 1 to 3PM)
Clue 4 - August 5 (KAL circle 1 to 3PM)

Learn MORE about WestKnits and this year's Mystery Shawl by joining the group on Ravelry HERE.       

SPECIAL EVENT! - Skype Date with Stephen West at StevenBe...Sunday July 22nd
1 to 4PM at StevenBe 

Reserve your spot for this special addition to our Knit-A-Long month. We will do a live Skype chat with the designer himself. Show off your progress on the Mystery Shawl and participate in a Q & A about upcoming designs, patterns, and books! This is your V.I.P. access to hip!Present your offer, ensure it is specific, and includes a call to action and time frame.

Learn More and Register NOW...

Sneek Peaks from Stephen West and more from today's Skype Chat!

Hey Gang... we just finished our hour long Skype with the amazing Stephen West. The hour flew by. He started with some insight into his knitting past, current travels, and future inspiration.

 The group shared their color choices for the Mystery Shawl KAL and asked questions about the pattern, the process and the clues! Stephen hinted at some variations he's been working on for a future pattern using intarsia  and color blocking similar to the mystery shawl.

Mr. West treated our group to a gigantic fall preview that included samples that will be in WestKnits Book 3 that is due out in October. My favorite was an earflap hat that he was finishing from the comfort of his Mother's back yard. Other highlights included a chunky cowl with buttons and a cable edged scarf that will be perfect for Minnesota Fall and Winter.

Stephen shared his favorites for fall. We were all WOWed by a fabulous felted bag with a suburst motif he created in Noro and a similarly inspired circular blanket.

Here are some more pictures below. Visit me at StevenBe for a full wrap-up of the chat and details on upcoming patterns. Happy Knitting! -Jeremy