Event Overview
Interweave Escapes, an exclusive knitting retreat, 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. This Fall we are escaping to Savannah, Georgia from September 10-13, 2023 with Alexandra Davidoff. We will also be joined by our Sew News Escape. Each community will attend their respective workshop, and then come together for meals and our off-site excursion.
Torn between Southern belle and jezebel, Savannah can’t help herself when it comes to wooing visitors and locals alike. Just steps away from legendary River Street in downtown Savannah’s historic district, The Kimpton Brice Hotel promises to make your Savannah stay a magical one. This escape will be filled with education, inspiration, history, and of course delicious meals and an off-site adventure.
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What You’ll Learn & Create
Dragon Lore
This is a project based new class in the series of my Dragon Stitch classes. Based on my latest design Dragon Lore, this class is similar, but not the same to The Art of Knitting 3D Dragon Scales class. We will go into all the intricate details of creating 3D dragon scales, fading techniques specific to this design, blocking and other finishing techniques. I will guide you through the process and will share all my tips and tricks of how to create your own Dragon Lore shawl. The skill level for this workshop is Intermediate, and all students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, increase and decrease Stitches. Students will need to bring two 25g skein of DK weight of practice yarn (not linen, cotton, or pure silk), US 3/3.25mm needles, row counter, and stitch markers.
So Rococo!
This is a projects based class and guess what? – by learning the elements of the design of the one ornate pattern repeat, you will be able to knit 3 patterns: Guadalupe River, River Light, Veronique, and Waters! In this class we will go through the elements of the design and finishing techniques for all 3 designs. By making a swatch of the one pattern repeat, we will take a deep dive into the intricate, but easy to learn techniques. From a bobble stitch to a bead application with a steel hook – I will show you how it is done! The skill level for this workshop is Intermediate, but there are no prerequisites. Students will need to bring 20g of practice yarn in fingering weight, 30 Miyuki glass beads (size 6/0), US3 needles (can be dpn), row counter, and 2 stitch markers.
About Your Knitting Instructor
Artist and designer, Alexandra Davidoff blends textures, colors, cultures and techniques to create unique pieces of wearable and decorative art. Her knitwear designs appear in Vogue Knitting, Noro magazines and books, Malabrigo books, Knitter’s Magazine, Creative Knitting magazine, Designer Knitting magazine and 60 Quick Knits books. Plus she is working with a number of yarn companies and online websites. Alexandra has been teaching knitting classes and workshops in the United States and internationally. You can find her among the teachers at Vogue Knitting LIVE! STITCHES, Hill Country Weavers Retreat, DFW Fiber Fest and many other virtual and in-person events. Before becoming Indie Knitwear Designer, she was designing garments and accessories for ColdWater Creek and Soft Surrounding. She got her Fashion Designer degree from The Art Institute of Dallas. Alexandra leaves and works in Dallas,Texas, together with her husband, two daughters and adorable cocker spaniel.
About The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah
Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city, poised along the Savannah River. The Kimpton Brice Hotel, located in Savannah’s historic downtown, is your classic-meets-cutting edge escape, also known as the stylish Southern belle of Savannah Hotels. Peek through floor-to-ceiling windows onto Washington Square, historic downtown or the garden pool. The Kimpton is merely steps away from River Street, a stretch of charming cobblestone set along the Savannah River where colonial architecture sets the stage for this gracious thoroughfare, while modern shops, exquisite eateries and a host of local events inspire visitors and locals year round.
Pricing & Ticket Types
- Single – $2,750 : Enjoy your own room with luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included.
- Double – $2,350 EB*: Share a room with one of your favorite knitting friends and enjoy luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included.
- Companion – $1,700 EB: 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.
*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 unable to match you, then we will need to upgrade you to a single room and you will be responsible for pay the different in rate. The pricing listed is for each student in the double.
Schedule of Events*
Sunday, September 10, 2023
5:00 PM – Knitting Retreat Check-in
6:00 PM – Welcome Reception
Monday, September 11, 2023
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Knitting Workshop with Alexandra Davidoff
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Afternoon activity
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Dinner
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7:30 AM -8:45 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00 PM – Knitting Workshop with Alexandra Davidoff
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – A Free Afternoon to Explore Savannah as you wish
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Dinner
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00 AM – Checkout
*Please note schedule is subject to change
For additional questions please contact us HERE.
