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Irina Anikeeva – Solace: Stitches of Comfort Cast On

Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Overview

This special cast-on workshop offers participants the opportunity to begin one of the garments from Solace: Stitches of Comfort with guided support and insight.

Working together in a focused and collaborative setting, participants will cast on their chosen project while Irina provides individualized guidance, highlights unique construction details, and discusses the design considerations behind each piece.

This workshop creates space to address questions at the very beginning of the knitting process, helping participants approach their project with clarity and confidence. We will explore specific cast-on methods used in the book, discuss structural and aesthetic choices, and consider how these elements contribute to the overall harmony of the finished garment.

Participants are encouraged to identify the project they plan to cast on when registering, allowing for more targeted guidance and discussion during the workshop.

Skills learned

Level of Experience:

Intermediate and above. Participants should be comfortable with basic knitting techniques and able to work independently once the project is established.

Format

Lecture and hands-on learning

Workshop Fee

$35.00

Location

Encinitas Community Center, Room 118

Length of Class

3 hours

Supplies Needed

  • Yarn appropriate for the selected Solace: Stitches of Comfort project
  • Needles specified in the pattern
  • Pattern (printed or digital copy)
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Notebook and pen for notes
  • Optional:
    Participants may bring swatches or preliminary samples if already prepared.

Items Included

Homework

None

Number of Participants

25

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How to Register

Visit Members’ Market to register for this workshop.

Details

Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue

Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Organizer

Theresa Kotanchek, Denise Caballero and Karla Alvey