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We are so happy that Lily Chin is coming to Nautical Yarn this summer. Please enjoy this Biography of Lily and visit Lily's Web Site to see the fantastic Lily Chin Signature Collection.

Lily Chin, named a “Master Knitter” by Vogue Knitting International, has designed knitwear for magazines and yarn companies for nearly 25 years, and she has worked with designers Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, and Isaac Mizrahi. Her work has been on the backs of celebrities and super models, from Racquel Welch and Vanna White to Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell. She is the author of Knit and Crochet with Beads, The Urban Knitter, and Mosaic Magic, and she has written the “On Designing” column for Knitter’s Magazine and the annual “Focus on Fibers” report for Knit ‘n Style. Lily also is the reigning champion fastest crocheter in the world, a title she defended in October 2004 at the world championships in London. Lily Chin regularly appears as a spokesperson for the yarn industry in media across the U.S., including Time, the New York Times, USA Today, the David Letterman Show, the CBS Early Show, DIY’s Knitty Gritty, E! Style Network’s Craft Corner Death Match, Lifetime’s Handmade by Design, HGTV’s Sew Much More, and CNN. Lily Chin has lived in New York City nearly all her life and has been involved in some aspect of the fashion industry since age 13. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, and was educated at Queens College, City University of New York.

Class Schedule and Homework

Shaping Up with Short Rows - LILY CHIN
FEE: $85
TEACHER: Chin, Lily
PROFICIENCY: Intermediate, anyone who's comfortable with the "stepped" decreases of a shoulder slope or neckline.
DATE: 8/18-Saturday Morning
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DESCRIPTION: Short Rows are smooth solutions to slants and curves. The tremendous capabilities for invisibly sculpting knits within the fabric will also be explored. Learn a horizontal bust dart, a side-to-side yoke, a seamless hat on 2 needles instead of 4, entrelacs, a sock heel...... Other possibilities include unusual textures and no-bobbin intarsias.
MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop or view online.

Tips, Tricks, and Hints - LILY CHIN
FEE: $85
PROFICIENCY: Open to all, noquestions too large or small.
TEACHER: Chin, Lily
DATE: 8/18-Saturday Afternoon
TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION: Learn all the little secrets to make knitting life easier and better. Find out how to cast on in 2-tail method without running out of the second tail. Join a new skein of yarn or a new color without losing that first stitch. See ways of attaching buttons as you work. Create invisible circular bind offs on a neck where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small “fix-its” and improve those details.
MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop or view online.

Custom Fitting Existing Patterns - LILY CHIN
FEE: $160
TEACHER: Chin, Lily
PROFICIENCY: At least advanced-intermediate, anyone who has an idea about very basics of pattern drafting or anyone who's altered existing patterns successfully.
DATE: 8/19-Sunday all day - includes lunch
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION: There are many patterns from yarn companies, magazines and books available, but you want to change the neckline, lengthen the sleeves, etc. In this class you’ll find out how to successfully personalize the fit of a pattern and cater it to yourselves or those you knit for. See how small alterations can make a garment hang better. Learn accessible alternatives for drop shoulders. You’ll learn simple refinements and easy modifications that don’t require extensive pattern re-writes, but will produce great results. Please note that this is not a “change the pattern to be another size” class.
MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop OR view online.

Lily Chin
Department				We are so happy that Lily Chin is coming to Nautical Yarn this summer. Please enjoy this Biography of Lily and visit Lily's Web Site to see the fantastic Lily Chin Signature Collection. Lily Chin, named a “Master Knitter” by Vogue Knitting International, has designed knitwear for magazines and yarn companies for nearly 25 years, and she has worked with designers Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, and Isaac Mizrahi. Her work has been on the backs of celebrities and super models, from Racquel Welch and Vanna White to Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell. She is the author of Knit and Crochet with Beads, The Urban Knitter, and Mosaic Magic, and she has written the “On Designing” column for Knitter’s Magazine and the annual “Focus on Fibers” report for Knit ‘n Style. Lily also is the reigning champion fastest crocheter in the world, a title she defended in October 2004 at the world championships in London. Lily Chin regularly appears as a spokesperson for the yarn industry in media across the U.S., including Time, the New York Times, USA Today, the David Letterman Show, the CBS Early Show, DIY’s Knitty Gritty, E! Style Network’s Craft Corner Death Match, Lifetime’s Handmade by Design, HGTV’s Sew Much More, and CNN. Lily Chin has lived in New York City nearly all her life and has been involved in some aspect of the fashion industry since age 13. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, and was educated at Queens College, City University of New York. Class Schedule and Homework Shaping Up with Short Rows - LILY CHIN FEE: $85 TEACHER: Chin, Lily PROFICIENCY: Intermediate, anyone who's comfortable with the "stepped" decreases of a shoulder slope or neckline. DATE: 8/18-Saturday Morning TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM DESCRIPTION: Short Rows are smooth solutions to slants and curves. The tremendous capabilities for invisibly sculpting knits within the fabric will also be explored. Learn a horizontal bust dart, a side-to-side yoke, a seamless hat on 2 needles instead of 4, entrelacs, a sock heel...... Other possibilities include unusual textures and no-bobbin intarsias. MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop or view online. Tips, Tricks, and Hints - LILY CHIN FEE: $85 PROFICIENCY: Open to all, noquestions too large or small. TEACHER: Chin, Lily DATE: 8/18-Saturday Afternoon TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 PM DESCRIPTION: Learn all the little secrets to make knitting life easier and better. Find out how to cast on in 2-tail method without running out of the second tail. Join a new skein of yarn or a new color without losing that first stitch. See ways of attaching buttons as you work. Create invisible circular bind offs on a neck where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small “fix-its” and improve those details. MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop or view online. Custom Fitting Existing Patterns - LILY CHIN FEE: $160 TEACHER: Chin, Lily PROFICIENCY: At least advanced-intermediate, anyone who has an idea about very basics of pattern drafting or anyone who's altered existing patterns successfully. DATE: 8/19-Sunday all day - includes lunch TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM DESCRIPTION: There are many patterns from yarn companies, magazines and books available, but you want to change the neckline, lengthen the sleeves, etc. In this class you’ll find out how to successfully personalize the fit of a pattern and cater it to yourselves or those you knit for. See how small alterations can make a garment hang better. Learn accessible alternatives for drop shoulders. You’ll learn simple refinements and easy modifications that don’t require extensive pattern re-writes, but will produce great results. Please note that this is not a “change the pattern to be another size” class. MATERIALS: Pick up material list and Homework at Nautical Yarn shop OR view online.

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