When I was a teenager, I had a friend whose mom travelled a lot for work. One year for her birthday, she told her to book a flight to wherever her travel points would take us, and she would pay for a hotel for a few days.
Our options were Edmonton, Calgary or Kelowna, so we, being 16, obviously chose Edmonton because, mall. I still remember the pair of way-too-tall platform heels I bought and never, ever wore.
That, and the fact that it was November, everything was grey, and it was certainly not the late fall hoodie-weather we were used to on the coast, but more of a dry, windy cold that ripped through anything but the fluffiest parka.
Did we bring jackets? Of course not. A trip to the Muttart Conservatory had us almost turned into popsicles when we realized the bus had stopped running by the time we wanted to go home.
And so I figured, what better time to return to Edmonton than in January?
I'll be in Sherwood Park on January 24th for a full day of knitty fun at A Yarn Rebel Affair.
In the morning, take my class Sweaters That Fit to learn all about crafting great-fitting sweaters. In this 3-hour workshop, we'll dive into topics like taking accurate body measurements, understanding ease, swatching with purpose, and choosing patterns that set you up for success. We'll also explore different sweater styles, how they’re designed to fit, and how to select the right size for your body—plus some of my favourite tips and tricks.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of sweater construction, your own measurements, a reusable printed resource, and fresh inspiration for your next cast-on.
Then, come back for an evening of making, mingling and meaningful connections. Hear my story as a designer, join the Pip & Pin FO parade, and shop at the Pretties Pop-Up, an exclusive marketplace just for attendees.
I can't wait to visit this part of Canada again, but this time I'm bringing a coat!
See you there!
Xoxo Megan
