Thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening with Stephen West!
This past Sunday we were thrilled to get a chance not only to meet but to host the legendary designer Stephen West for an al-day event right here at Argyle. The afternoon kicked off with a terrific three-hour workshop based on his gorgeous new shawl, "Marled Magic," which just came out last month as one of his popular Mystery Knit-Alongs.
We had such a good time learning tricks for combining multiple yarns, experimenting with holding two strands of yarn together to create fabrics that look like painted works of art. Check out the heaps of brightly colored skinny yarn everyone brought to choose from!
We had such a good time learning tricks for combining multiple yarns, experimenting with holding two strands of yarn together to create fabrics that look like painted works of art. Check out the heaps of brightly colored skinny yarn everyone brought to choose from!
Stephen not only discussed technique with us, but the concepts of pattern design and color theory. Unsurprisingly, everyone brought some pretty radiant color choices to work with, as well as fluffy silk mohair. Here, a student admires Stephen's own Building Blocks Shawl, made from the speckles and fluorescence of Hedgehog Fibres.
Later in the evening, Stephen rejoined us for a book signing featuring his latest, "Westknits Bestknits Number 1."
This new book is a collection of 13 popular Westknits designs by Stephen West filled with inspiring photos.
You didn't really think Stephen would let himself get trapped behind a desk, did you? Here he is making the rounds as he signs books and filling us in on the origin stories behind each of his inspired creations like the Eyeball Shawl.
This new book is a collection of 13 popular Westknits designs by Stephen West filled with inspiring photos.
You didn't really think Stephen would let himself get trapped behind a desk, did you? Here he is making the rounds as he signs books and filling us in on the origin stories behind each of his inspired creations like the Eyeball Shawl.
Here, Elaine got a chance to rock Stephen's own Marled Magic Sweater & Dress!
And here we are, Esther and David with Stephen. Can't blame us for wanting to steal a quick photo op! Stephen was incredibly generous to both the students and to our guests who visited for the book signing. It was a wonderful experience and I know we all hope he may join us again sometime on his next trip through Brooklyn.
See you all soon!
And here we are, Esther and David with Stephen. Can't blame us for wanting to steal a quick photo op! Stephen was incredibly generous to both the students and to our guests who visited for the book signing. It was a wonderful experience and I know we all hope he may join us again sometime on his next trip through Brooklyn.
See you all soon!
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