When Janet Szabo arrived from Kalispell late Thursday afternoon in the blustery snow, you couldn't help but love her, if only by her appearance! Looking similarly like Paddington Bear in her double-breasted duffle coat and galoshes, I knew she was going to be someone I liked. The only thing missing was a jar of marmalade!
Janet taught three classes this past weekend and her expertise drew in knitters from all over Montana, Wyoming and even Rhode Island! We were glad that the weather didn't deter those folks that had to drive through snow to get here. Even Janet braved the highways from Kalispell.
Friday drew a full house, with the "Design Your Own Aran Sweater" class. Although the class was all day, our knitters were always enthralled with the tricks and techniques Janet taught them. We are expecting some finished examples any day!
Saturday morning was the "Finish Before You Start", a class for those wishing for professional results for their knitting projects. And from all reports, everyone is already feeling more confident with their new skills.
"Cables and Beyond" was the task for Saturday afternoon. Lots of techniques for easier cabling and one trick that seemed to be "cheater, cheater, pumpkin eater" - which we loved! (Ask us - we'll let you in on a little secret about a 4-stitch cable).
We loved Janet and can't wait for a return appearance!
Her smile: Infectious!
Looking to Heaven for Inspiration!
(but I'm pretty sure she already found it)
Did you know the color orange and cables are always the perfect sweater combination?
Janet is a master of cables and these samples show her skills.
(oh, how we love a girl with skills)
Just a few of the happy people that came to Billings for this weekend event.
Linda Shelhamer, Linda Heins, Janet Szabo and Andi Biot
Debbie Deeds, Janet and . . okay, admittedly, Andi snuck in again for her celebrity fix!
Linda Shelhamer (our resident knitting celeb) rubbing shoulders - literally - with the visiting cable celebrity.
Janet explaining the finer points of cabling.
Conversations weren't just about cables . . . . .
There was plenty of good food to go around, thanks to Connie!
Everyone was very intent to learn everything they could from this fabulous teacher.
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Wed, March 2, 2011
by Linda Heins