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Holiday Hours

12/23/2017

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 On behalf of Needles & Knits, we would like thank you for your support and patronage. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

​Holiday Hours - December 2017 & January 2018

Saturday December 23 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday December 24 - CLOSED
Monday December 25 - CLOSED
Tuesday December 26 - CLOSED
Wednesday December 27 - CLOSED
Thursday December 28 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday December 29 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday December 30 -  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday December 31 - CLOSED
Monday January 1, 2018 - CLOSED
Tuesday January 2, 2018 - CLOSED
Wednesday January 3, 2018 - CLOSED
Thursday January 4, 2018 - Regular Hours
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Interview with Knitwear Designer:              Gabriela Dudas, at Needles & Knits

12/4/2017

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Over the past couple of years, Gabriela has introduced and has been teaching classes and workshops at Needles and Knits Wool Shop in Aurora.  Her unique style, and approach to her classes, is why new and long time students sign up for several classes a year. 

So who is the lady that runs the workshops? We believe an introduction has been long overdue, and we are  rectifying that right now.  Read on, and enjoy the interview transcript below...
How did you start knitting ?
GD: My grade 2 class learned to knit, crochet, and embroider as it was part of the curriculum.

Where did you study?
GD: In the 90's I took Fashion Arts at Seneca and in third year I had to choose a specialty - tailoring or knitting on the machines .  I designed a whole fashion line in one semester which was leather skirts and knit sweaters with lace inserts.

I have also taken classes with Lucy Neatby, Jared Flood, Donna Druchunas, and  Brandon Mably.

Why did you choose knitting?  
GD: I have always knit.  I was in between jobs - retail, owning my own ceramics business, and I applied at a knitting store.  I started teaching classes and ended up working there 10 years!

What was your first knitting design?
GD: I was 19 years old at Kindergarten Teacher College and I designed a pullover with the Hungarian flag on it for the Hungarian Scouts.

What projects are you currently working on?
Lace cardigan
Garter stitch cardigan
Socks
Lace shawl
Intarsia pillow
Mitre square garment
40 UFO's (unfinished objects)

What is your favourite piece that you have knit?
GD: One of my 45 skirts.  I love them all so it is hard to pick one.

What hobbies and interests do you have ?
GD: Gardening, pets and family (not necessarily in that order).

Do you have any recommendations or suggestions for people new to knitting?
GD: Use the best quality materials you can afford.  Do not be afraid to start over or change things (ie. in the pattern).  Take classes - group or one on one.  "Knitting is a social thing" so be inspired by others.

What is your ideal " I'm going to knit for the next few hours"  routine?  Do you watch movies?  Listen to music?  
GD: I carve out time to knit.  If I am knitting intricate lace then I will listen to music.  I watch tv if knitting anything else.

English or Continental?  Continental

Cardigan or Pullover?  Cardigan

Cables or Lace?  Lace

DPNs or Magic Loop?  Neither - 2 circulars

Yarn - Solid or Variegated?  Both

Socks - Toe Up or Top Down?  Top Down

Needles - Wood or Metal?  Wood

Wool, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk?  Silk and cotton

What does your stash look like?
GD: It fills the office, a closet and half the attic and there is more scattered elsewhere.

What is your favourite thing about knitting?
GD: The possibilities are endless.  "You can tweak anything."  If I am teaching a modular class, I love how everyone is knitting the same thing but they all come out differently.
Interview with Gabriela Dudas
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