Knit in the Greek way

Curious about Greek knitting technique?

This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you the basics of knitting with the yarn around your neck — a method that makes crochet stitches easier, faster and more comfortable. In this workshop, Marina will use one of her easiest but still best-selling designs: Fall Wheat, a beautiful lace sweater.

***NOTE: This workshop is in English. The instructor can answer questions in German and Spanish. ***

In this workshop you will be taught the following techniques based on the Greek knitting style:
• To knit right and wrong
• To make all types of outs and intakes
• To read and follow a chart
• To understand the meaning of the different diagram symbols
• To explain the entire construction of the design
• Knitting the lace from the diagram

**After the workshop you will have gotten better at: **
• **Improved tension control: ** Learn to achieve an even and uniform knit strength so that your knitwear will be nicer and your stitches more uniform.
• **Better posture & less strain: ** With the yarn around your neck, your hands and wrists move less, reducing fatigue and tension — ideal for those with arthritis or joint pain.
• **Effective stitch changes: ** Switch effortlessly between straight and crotch stitches to make it easier to knit rib, bead knits and patterns.
• **Basics of colorism: ** Build up important skills for advanced techniques, such as Greek coloristics.

**Participants must bring: **

· A key of yarn (max. 20 g)
· 4 mm knitting needles
· Mask markers

**About the Educator: **

Marina Storm is a passionate knitting designer. Born in Greece, studied in Spain and now lives in Germany with her husband and two children.

Knitting is Marina's heart work — where creativity meets community. She designs recipes for clothing and accessories that bring joy to herself, her loved ones and knitters the world over. There's nothing more rewarding for Marina than seeing her designs come to life in her hands (and on the sticks!) in people all over the world. Marina teaches, designs, creates with love and shares the joy of knitting with others.