Amy Wehner Wentley 222 Glenwood Ave, Apt 311 Raleigh, NC 27603 [email protected] ChaiKnuckles on Ravelry and Instagram Instructor, Hillsborough Yarn Shop, 2012 through present Certifications The Knitter’s Guild Association of America Completed level one of the TKGA Master Knitter program, February 2012 Memberships The Knitter’s Guild Association of America, since 2008 Old North State Knitting Guild, Raleigh, NC, Board Member at Large, since 2016 The National Needle Arts Association, since 2017 Designs Baby Turtle Frenzy Blanket, published June 2016. Ravelry link. Baby Sea Turtle Frenzy, published June 2016. Ravelry link. Awards 2016 Hostesses’ Choice Award, Home Furnishings Division, North Carolina State Fair, for Baby Turtle Frenzy Blanket, published June 2016. Ravelry link. Publications Knitting Basic Socks: Top-down on double-pointed needles with fingering weight yarn in five sizes, published May, 2014. Ravelry link. Blog ChaiKnuckles Knitting, www.chaiknucklesknitting.com, featuring photo tutorials and videos to accompany classes taught at Hillsborough Yarn Shop. Classes Taught Hillsborough Yarn Shop, Hillsborough, NC, 2012 – Present Lace Drop stitch scarf (Two two-hour classes) 7/8/2012, 8/4/2012 10/13/2012, 10/20/2012 5/18/2013, 6/1/2013 1/30/2016, 2/13/2016 “Drop Stitch Scarf” by Christine Vogel Experience level: Beginner (know how to knit and purl) Usually dropping stitches is a bad thing, but sometimes it can achieve stunning results. Join Amy to learn about the Sea Foam stitch pattern to complete the “Drop Stitch Scarf” by Christine Vogel. Amy will also introduce other drop stitch patterns and talk about designing scarves. Market Bag Class (Three two-hour classes) 4/22/2012, 5/6/2012, 5/20/2012 9/22/2012, 9/29/2012, 10/13/2012 6/27/2015, 7/11/2015, 7/25/2015 “To Market,” by Laura Patterson Experience level: Beginner (know how to knit and purl) This versatile Market Bag will take you from the beach to the farmer’s market and to the yarn shop. In this one project you will learn to pick up stitches, knit in the round, knit two different lace patterns, knit a slip stitch pattern, and do a three-needle bind off. Beginning Lace Class: Cowl (Three one-and-a-half-hour classes) 7/7/2012, 7/14/2012, 8/4/2012 3/17/2013, 3/24/2013, 4/7/2013 Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well) Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. Use what you learn to knit this cowl, available as a free download from Ravelry. Beginning Lace Class: Sonetto Shawl (Three two-hour classes) 2/15/2014, 3/1/2014, 3/15/2014 “Sonetto Shawl,” by Judy Marples Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well) Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. Use what you learn to knit the Sonetto Shawl, available as a download from Ravelry. Principles of Orenburg Lace (Four two-hour classes) 7/12/2014, 7/26/2014, 8/9/2014, 8/23/2014 The Gossamer Webs Design Collection: Three Orenburg Shawls to Knit, by Galina Khmeleva, Experience level: Intermediate. Comfortable with knits, purls, increases (yarnovers), decreases (k2tog) and reading charts The Orenburg region of Russia is famous for its feather-weight lace shawls knit with yarn finely-spun from the fleece of local goats. Orenburg lace uses basic repeated themes and is created using interesting construction techniques that allow the borders to be knitted simultaneously with the rest of the piece. In this class, you'll explore some of the basic patterns and learn construction techniques to create a swatch that you can use as a washcloth or a doily. Once you learn the basic techniques, we'll discuss possible projects you could pursue in the future including rectangular shawls, triangular shawls or scarves. Beginning Lace Class: Rustling Leaves Beret (Three one-and-a-half-hour classes) 1/10/2015, 1/24/2015, 2/7/2015 “Rustling Leaves Beret,” by Alana Dakos Experience level: Advanced beginner. Very comfortable knitting, purling and working in the round Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. Use what you learn to knit this lovely beret, available from Ravelry as an individual download ($6.00) or as part of an e-book ($18.00) or in the printed book, "Coastal Knits," by Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig. Intermediate Lace: the Kindling Shawl (Three 2-hour sessions) 6/6/15, 6/27/15, 8/1/15 "Kindling Shawl,” by Kate Gagnon Osborn Experience level: Intermediate. Basic lace knitting and reading lace from charts Expand your lace-knitting skills working geometric panels, a garter and eyelet ridge and intricate flower edging with the "Kindling Shawl." Knit in a sport weight cotton blend yarn like Fibre Company Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% soya), this is the perfect shawl for summer evenings at the beach or the mountains. Gather great hints and tips for lace knitting and stretch your skills while creating this beautiful piece. Intermediate Lace: Haruni Shawl (Three 2-hour sessions) 7/11/2015, 8/15/2015, 9/19/2015 "Haruni," by Emily Ross. Experience level: Intermediate. Basic lace knitting and reading lace from charts Expand your lace-knitting skills while knitting this slightly crescent shaped triangular shawl, worked from the top down. It begins with a smaller version of the traditional fern lace motif, then transitions to an exuberantly leafy border and is finished with a chain cast off, worked with your knitting needles. Knit this in Shibui Silk cloud (60% mohair and 40% silk) for a feather-light wrap that will leave you feeling like you're floating in a cloud. Gather great hints and tips for lace knitting and stretch your skills while creating this beautiful piece. Beginning Lace Class: Lilacs in the Doorway (Three two-hour sessions) 1/16/2016, 1/30/2016, 2/13/2016 ”Lilacs in the Doorway,” by Lanja Sámsdóttir Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well) Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. Use what you learn to knit this the “Lilacs in the Doorway” scarf, available as a free download from Ravelry. Beginning Lace: Stone Point Poncho (Four 2-hour sessions) 6/3/2017, 6/17/2017, 7/22/2017, 8/19/2017 "Stone Point," by Courney Kelley Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well) Beginning Lace will introduce you to lace-knitting techniques. We will explore different lace patterns, and we'll learn to knit from charts. In addition, we’ll learn how to knit in the round, do a three needle bind off, and pick up stitches. You will use what you learn to knit Kelbourne Woolens' lovely "Stone Point" poncho, which is knit flat in two identical pieces. Once complete, the front and back are joined at the shoulders using a 3-needle bind off and the neckband is worked in the round. The garment is easily customizable; and Amy can help you lengthen or widen the pattern to fit your taste. Lace: Hitofude Cardigan (Four 2-hour sessions) 9/9/2017, 9/23/2017, 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017 1/13/2018, 1/27/2018, 2/24/2018, 3/24/2018 2/24/2018, 3/10/2018, 4/14/2018, 5/12/2018 5/19/2018, 6/2/2018, 6/30/2018, 7/28/2018 "Hitofude Cardigan," by Hiroko Fukatsu Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well). Some lace experience helpful but not required The Hitofude Cardigan is a graceful lace garment with a lovely drape suitable for any occasion. The lace pattern is very simple, but the construction is intriguing. This project is perfect for both an adventurous beginner or a seasoned knitter. As implied by the name “Hitofude,” meaning a single brush stroke in Japanese, this open front cardigan is worked in one “yarn stroke” -- a continuous strand without cutting the yarn. Knitting starts from the upper body and sleeves worked together in a rectangular piece, then moves to lower body, where the lace pattern increases evenly, creating a gentle drape. You'll learn with the support of a teacher how to do a provisional cast on, three-needle bind off, increases, and chart reading. September Mitten – Kelbourne Woolens Year of Mittens (Two two-hour sessions) 10/8/2016, 10/22/2016 "September Mittens," by Courtney Kelley Experience level: Intermediate. Comfortable working in the round on a small circumference. Join Amy in knitting the "September Mittens" from the Kelbourne Woolens Year of Mittens Knit-Along. Using a small bobble in conjunction with a simple chevron lace, the "September Mitten" is a Victorian-inspired lace design, knit in Fibre Company Cumbria Fingering. Amy will Cables Lava Flow Cowl (Two two-hour classes) 2/10/2013, 2/24/2013 “Lava Flow Cowl,” by Universal Yarn. Experience level: Comfortable beginner (know how to knit and purl well) This Lava Flow Cowl was made by Amy, who’s teaching an upcoming class on the subject. It’s full of interesting techniques, like a provisional cast-on, reversible cables, and kitchener stitch in a ribbed pattern. If these techniques are new to you, consider taking the class and reap the benefits of Amy’s guidance, as well as the camaraderie of other knitters.