Join Interweave Escapes in Asheville, North Carolina October 23-26, 2022 with Instructor Marie Greene

Asheville knitting retreat 2022

Event Overview

Interweave Escapes is a unique way for knitters to come together, learn from a knitting expert and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow devotees in this intimate, retreat-style event.

Start this Holiday Season with a gift to yourself! Join author and founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp, Marie Greene, at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, North Carolina for an Interweave Escape Knitting Retreat, October 23-26, 2022.


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What You’ll Learn:

Images courtesy of Marie Greene

Pick-Up Artist
In this best-selling workshop, you’ll learn Marie’s renegade approach to sweater finishing for results that will knock your socks off! You’ll learn:

  • Why a great finish starts with the cast-on
  • How to adjust a neckline to get the fit you want
  • A better way to pick up stitches for beautiful results
  • Secrets to a professional neckline and button band
  • Common pitfalls in sweater finishing (and how to avoid/fix them)

Images courtesy of Marie Greene

Strand-Less Colorwork
If you’ve always wanted to love colorwork but don’t enjoy carrying multiple strands, strand-less colorwork is for you! Re-imagine your approach to colorwork with this unique method that solves tension issues and eliminates hassles with floats. With a little practice, you’ll be cruising through colorwork (flat or round!) with beautiful tension. At this knitting retreat workshop you’ll also learn how to adapt colorwork patterns to use this technique.


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About Your Knitting Instructor

knitting retreat 2022 instructor marie greene


Marie Greene
is the founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp, and the author of three books on knitting, including Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks. Her renegade knitting tricks and cheerful teaching style have helped knitters around the world knit with skill and confidence. You’ll love her candid insights, brilliant tips, and real-life stories that will not only teach and inspire you but will keep you laughing along the way.

Marie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two kitties.

 

About The Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville

Description: Our pet-friendly hotel rooms near downtown Asheville feature contemporary décor and provide the perfect place to relax after exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. All guest rooms feature a plush bed with premium linens, sleeper sofa, mini fridge, HDTV, spacious bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. From Biltmore House to the North Carolina Arboretum, you can easily explore all the area has to offer when staying at our pet-friendly hotel near downtown Asheville. Hop on our downtown shuttle and exit at New Belgium Brewing Company. Enjoy a hand-crafted beer before strolling through the River Arts District or browsing the myriad boutiques.

Dining: The Overlook Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with omelet station, Belgian waffles and eggs cooked to order and is open for lunch & dinner. The Lobby Bar offers appetizers & sandwiches from 4PM – 11PM, and the bar is open until 1AM most evenings. Overlook Restaurant is a fantastic restaurant near downtown Asheville offering delicious American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere as you indulge in dishes that feature the freshest ingredients. Accompany your entree with savory appetizers and decadent desserts. Looking to just have a drink? Choose something from our beverage list and enjoy it by the outdoor fire pit as you admire the beautiful sunset.



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Pricing

Starting at just $2,250 per person (for a double occupancy room), this extremely limited knitting retreat event includes lodging at Crowne Plaza Asheville, meals, workshops, and a gift bag. All taxes and gratuities are also included.

Ticket Types

  • Single: Enjoy your own room with luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included.
  • Double: Share a room with one of your favorite knitting friends and enjoy luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included. *Please note: When registering for a double option, please make sure you have a roommate who is also registering. If not, we will do our best to match you with someone. If we are not able to match you, then we will need to upgrade you to a single room and you will be responsible for paying the difference in rate.
  • Companion: Want to bring a non-knitting guest or spouse? Select a "single room" at checkout and your companion can participate in all non-knitting activities/meals.



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Schedule of Events

Sunday, October 23, 2022
5:00PM – Knitting Retreat Check-in
6:00PM – Welcome Reception 

Monday, October 24, 2022
7:30-8:45AM – Breakfast
9:00AM-12:00PM – Knitting Workshop with Marie Greene
12:00PM -1:00PM – Lunch
1:00PM-4:30PM – Afternoon activity
6:00-8:00PM – Dinner
8:00PM Interweave "Fashion Show"

Tuesday, October 25, 2021
7:30-8:45AM – Breakfast
9:00AM-12:00PM – Knitting Workshop with Marie Greene
12:00PM -1:00PM – Lunch
1:00PM-4:30PM – Afternoon activity
6:00-8:00PM – Dinner
8:00PM – Yarn Tasting Presented by Universal Yarn.

Wednesday, October 26, 2021
7:30-9:00AM – Breakfast
10:00AM – Checkout

*Schedule is subject to change 

For additional questions please contact escapes@goldenpeakmedia.com.


 

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