Shana Bilow (click for info) - Westchester Knitting Guild

Westchester Knitting Guild

Shaina Bilow inspires joyful knitting through engaging workshops and thoughtful designs. In her workshops, you’ll find a patient and encouraging instructor who loves seeing the “lightbulb moments” as students start understanding tricky techniques and learning new concepts that they can apply to their knitting projects. She has over 20 years of extensive experience in the knitting industry as a teacher, yarn shop employee, yarn shop owner, professional knitwear finisher, published knitwear designer, small-batch yarn dyer, and more! Shaina has worked with thousands of knitters and brings an expert understanding of the craft to her workshops, helping students advance their skills while having a great time.
Hold it Together! Considerations for Combining Yarns
When you’ve got the need for speed, but only light weight yarn in your stash, try holding multiple strands of yarn together! In this presentation, immerse yourself in the joys of combining different yarn weights and yarn textures to create one-of-a-kind colorways and bulkier yarn gauges. Learn how to create stunning ombres or bold stripes by switching out yarns at different intervals, too!