Join Interweave Escapes in Camden, Maine April 30 – May 3, 2020 with Instructors Sarah Solomon and Amanda Scheuzger

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.

On April 30 – May 3, Interweave Escapes is traveling to historic Camden, Maine to enjoy this exclusive event. We will be staying at the luxurious Camden Harbour Inn for a one-of-a kind, all-inclusive knitting getaway. There will be two workshops from Sarah Solomon and Amanda Scheuzger, delicious gourmet meals, a trip to Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm, and more. Join us for an amazing weekend amid the beauty of the Camden Harbour, April 30 – May 3, 2020.

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What You’ll Learn

Fundamentals of Sweater Knitting with Sarah Solomon
There are few things as satisfying as being able to knit your very own sweater. But even if you’ve knit many other types of projects, knitting sweaters involves techniques and a knowledge base that might still be unfamiliar to you. The aim of this course is to provide knitters with the foundation needed to knit a successful sweater that is a pleasure to wear. We will discuss choosing a pattern that will suit you and matching it with appropriate yarn.  We will learn how to read a schematic so that we understand how the finished garment will fit ourselves, rather than the model in the picture.  Most importantly, we will learn how to knit and measure a gauge swatch that will ensure that the garment we knit is the size we want.  We will look at some finished garments and see how these techniques were applied to get the desired result, as well as go through a sample pattern to demystify the conventions of pattern writing.  A discussion of blocking and caring for sweaters will also be included.  This is your opportunity to get answers to your questions about fit, construction and technique from an experienced knitter, to gain the confidence to knit an entire sweater, and to acquire the skills that will give you a pleasing result.

Intro to Mosaic Knitting with Amanda Scheuzger
Mosaic knitting is a fun and easy entry into the world of colorwork knitting – if you can knit two color stripes, you can work mosaic patterns. In this class, we will examine the attributes of mosaic stitch patterns and how they are created, learn how to read the instructions and charts, look at the differences in working the stitch patterns flat and in the round, and we will practice several stitch patterns.

Skill Level: Beginner, with the ability to cast on, knit, purl, bind off

Supplies Needed: Yarn in two contrasting solid colors and appropriate size needles.

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About The Camden Harbour Inn

The Luxurious Camden Harbour Inn is located on the picturesque coast of Maine. A proud member of the Relais & Chateaux Association made up of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs that has set the stand of excellence in hospitality. As one of New England’s most exclusive boutique hotels, the historic inn offers an unmatched combination of opulent suites, picturesque views, indulgent amenities, and expertly crafted cuisine served at our world-class fine dining restaurant. Recognized as one of the World’s Best by Travel and Leisure Magazine, the inn offers highly personalized amenities and detail-oriented service to transform each stay into a memorable experience. The inn’s famed restaurant Natalie’s is considered the best fine dining destination in the state of Maine and is recognized as one of the 100 best restaurants in the USA by Diner’s Choice Award. The Camden Harbour Inn experience awaits you.

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Additional Activities

The Main Alpaca Experience

The Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm located in Unity, Maine has been offering farm tours since 2006. As an education center for those wanting to learn more about alpacas they have a very experienced staff on hand to provide tours geared to the interest of the individual or group. Alpacas are very social and enjoy meeting our farm visitors. They very much enjoy the attention of our farm visitors and of course having their pictures taken. You will have an opportunity to meet our entire herd of award winning Alpacas including the famous Space Cowboy. Enjoy shopping in our farm gift shop filled with alpaca yarn, clothing and gifts. There are 40 Aplacas here on the farm, it’s a wonderful experience for all ages.

Shop in their store and purchase the yarn from one of the Alpacas that you just met!

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About Your Knitting Instructors

Sarah Solomon is a knitwear designer, writer and teacher based in New York City. Her patterns and articles have appeared in Interweave Knits, Knitscene, knit.wear, Wool Studio, Pom Pom Quarterly and Vogue Knitting, and in collections by Manos del Uruguay, Woolfolk, Kelbourne Woolens and mYak. As someone who learned to knit as an adult, she still remembers the frustrations of the learning process and loves helping people to improve their knitting skills and explore new techniques. Her interests include everything from traditional techniques, to colorwork, to fine finishing, with an emphasis on garment construction. She is also an avid sewer and spinner and loves handwork in many forms.

Amanda Scheuzger has been knitting for more than 30 years and designing for the last 10 years. Her designs and articles have been published in Interweave Knits, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knit.wear, and Creative Knitting Magazines, as well as with independent yarn complies. Amanda’s design aesthetic is heavily influenced by her architectural training. As a knitwear designer, her goal is to create garments and accessories with clean modern lines, interesting details, and unique construction elements. You can find Amanda online at Handmaineknits.com and on Ravelry as Archamanda.

Pricing

Starting at just $2,095 per person (for a double occupancy deluxe room), this extremely limited event includes lodging at Camden Harbour Inn, all meals, workshops, a trip to Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm, and a gift bag. All taxes and gratuities are also included.

Looking for a roommate or have additional questions? Please contact Doreen Connors at dconnors@goldenpeakmedia.com or 516-498-7463.

No refunds will be provided within 90 days of the event. All photos courtesy of the Camden Harbour Inn.

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