Vogue Knitting Live NYC - Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2026
Stitch by Color Fri., Jan. 30 9 AM -12 PM
Students will have chance to cut out, fill in, and play with their own tile sets. Once we’ve made some fun patterns with simple tiles, we’ll move on to edge matched tiling. These tile sets are used to create random patterns that look seamless (think of randomly generated maps in video games). These tile sets are surprisingly easy to create, and we will go over various strategies for creating edge matched tiles. Students will have time in class to create their own colorwork tile sets on paper and explore the possibilities. At the end of class, students can share their colorwork designs.
Requirements: Students should be familiar with 2 color stranded colorwork, crochet colorwork, or quilt piecing.
Supplies: Graph Paper. A pencil or erasable pen. At least 2-3 colored pencils.
Students will work on paper during class but are encouraged to bring 2 colors of
yarn or 16-25 half-square triangles *just in case* they feel like working with textiles.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
Color Theory for Fiber Artists Fri., Jan. 30 2-5 PM
Learn strategies to help you quickly and efficiently try out exciting yarns and colors in your knitting. First, we will use coloring pages to explore our innate color sense. The fundamental concepts of color interaction and theory will be introduced in a lecture format. During the presentation, students will learn about the color wheel, historical points of interest, and will see examples of quick and dirty color-ups from a fashion industry perspective, focusing on methods of exploring color combinations without the expense of yarn and the time intensive process of swatching. Students are encouraged to bring in “difficult” yarns, spinning fiber, and color inspiration. Coloring and knitting
swatches during the lecture time is encouraged.
In the second half of the class, we discuss everyone’s coloring pages and yarn comparisons. This is an interactive and conversational class, designed to show range of palettes and color perspectives and how a pattern is changed by color.
Homework: Fill in at least one coloring page on paper or digital printout or knit a stripe contrast swatch to show in class.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
Center Out Knitting Sat., Jan. 31 9 AM -12 PM
This class is a guided tour of the possibilities of center out accessories. We will look at 3 different cast on methods for center out projects and the unique strengths of each method. After casting on, we will try out different arrangements and types of increases to build different shawl, blanket, and scarf shapes such as a square or other regular polygon, rectangle, oblong, almond, and classic circular “pi” shawl. Many traditional lace and colorwork motifs can be converted to work with these shapes for spectacular results. By the end of the class, students will feel confident using these cast on methods to create center out accessories and add stitch and color patterns to various shapes.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
I-Cord Cast-ons, Bind offs, and Everything in Between
Sat., Jan. 31 2 AM - 5 PM
I-cords are simple tubes of knitting, but they have so many uses.
In this class, we will learn to make a simple I-cord, and use it as a
structural or decorative edge for our knitting. This stitch is easy to
learn, and, once you can use it, the possibilities are endless.
Students will leave ready to explore their own creative uses for this invaluable technique. Requirements: This class is best suited for this invaluable technique.
Requirements: This class is best suited for intermediate level knitters who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.
Supplies: 3-4 colors of DK or worsted weight yarn, scraps are fine, needles in a corresponding size and 2 sizes larger.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
Know Your Fiber Lecture Jan. 31 5:30 - 6:30 PM NEW!
Does wool or cotton have better drape? Can I wash bamboo in the washing machine? When it’s time to select the right type of yarn for your next knitting or crochet project the fiber content of your yarn plays a crucial role in determining the success of your finished piece. Different fibers have unique properties that can affect the look, feel, durability and general outcome. This lecture breaks down the key uses
and properties of each different type of fiber to help you find the best yarns for your purpose, no matter what you’re trying to make.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
Colorwork Games Sun. Feb., 1 9 AM - 12 PM NEW!
If you love playing with geometry and want to combine your fiber arts with some fun math puzzles and games, this class is made for you! The class begins with an introduction to tiled patterns. We’ll look at Truchet tiles and learn how to use rotational symmetry to turn a simple group of tiles into varied designs.
Students will have chance to cut out, fill in, and play with their own tile sets. Once we’ve made some fun patterns with simple tiles, we’ll move on to edge matched tiling. These tile sets are used to create random patterns that look seamless (think of randomly generated maps in video games). These tile sets are surprisingly easy to create, and we will go over various strategies for creating edge matched tiles. Students will have time in class to create their own colorwork tile sets on paper and explore the possibilities. At the end of class, students can share their colorwork designs.
Requirements: Students should be familiar with 2 color stranded colorwork,
crochet colorwork, or quilt piecing.
Supplies: Graph Paper. A pencil or erasable pen. At least 2-3 colored pencils.
Students will work on paper during class but are encouraged to bring 2 colors of
yarn or 16-25 half-square triangles *just in case* they feel like working with textiles.
https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2026/begin
Intro to Algorithmic Stitch Patterns Feb., 1 2 - 5 PM
In this class we will create texture, colorwork or lace using rule based guides instead of restrictive instructions. Unlike a traditional pattern that always produces the same result, projects based on algorithms (rules) have an element of randomness. In the first part of the class, we will discuss how to create simple but unique stitch motifs and colorwork based on anything from the roll of dice to the number of steps you take in a day. We’ll go over a range of techniques that produce stunning results. I’ll demonstrate how to plan a temperature blanket inspired project from a set of data. Each student will work on a swatch or mini shawl in class using their own set of rules. Everyone will share their results and discuss how each rule affected the outcome of their stitch pattern.
Supplies: 4+ balls of yarn in any weight, Bring mostly solid colors. Scraps are OK. Needles /hooks in an appropriate size for your yarns. A pencil and notebook or scratch paper. Dice will be available, but students are encouraged to bring their own. Optional: Color Card for project yarn, coloring supplies to match your yarn, a set of data (such as daily average temperatures from 1975).
