Design for Fit Workshop
Melissa has been a professional knitting designer for 30 years and has owned yarn shops in Madison and New York. With experience and enthusiasm, she will show you how to take measurements from a favorite garment you already own and apply this to designing your own sweater from a catalog picture or idea. Topics include measuring, ease, gauge, schematics, and armholes. You will begin your sweater in the afternoon!
Knits Three Ways Workshop
Melissa now brings her savvy retail experience and world class design skills to your store in a workshop featuring her latest book Knits Three Ways. This entirely new, entirely innovative knitting guide takes 12 basic knitting patterns, adds 3 exciting variations and gives you 36 different designs to love!
Whether you're a beginner eager to make a simple sweater for your first post-scarf project, an intermediate knitter ready to design new creations, or a seasoned expert looking for fresh ideas to incorporate into your own patterns, the Knits Three Ways workshop featuring Melissa's joie de vivre leadership is a can't miss event!
Workshop Requests
Melissa is also available for custom workshop events. Email her at melissa@bymelissa.net with ideas and requests to begin planning an unique workshop in your town. Workshops are available nationwide and are designed to generate interest in knitting and showcase your store as a destination for yarn and supplies. Let Melissa help you build your business!
Private Lessons
Melissa is available to give private knitting lessons for any level of knitter in Southern California. Email her at melissa@bymelissa.net for more information and pricing.
Custom Designs, Knitting & Finishing
Melissa can also design and knit custom garments for anyone, whether you already have an idea in mind or not. Don't let geography limit you; garments can be shipped worldwide.