# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Shawl Knitting Workshop (Mat-Su Fiber Fest)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, July 18, 2026
12:00-3:00pm

Instructor: Christie Shell, Calypso Farm
Location: Mat-Su Valley Fiber Festival
(Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer)

Learn the basics of shawl knitting while knitting miniature versions of two of Calypso’s shawl patterns – the Polychrome Wrap and the Adventure Shawl.

While knitting these two small samples, students will learn how to knit flat on circular needles and a variety of techniques and skills used in knitting shawls, including: center-out half-circle and corner start asymmetrical shawl designs, eyelets, short rows, simple textured lace pattern, several increase and decrease stitches to create structure and shape.

After the class, you’ll be ready for full-sized shawl knitting!

Register at the link below!
https://calypsofarm.org/product/intro-to-shawl-knitting-mat-su-fiber-fest/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmer/intro-to-shawl-knitting-workshop-mat-su-fiber-fest/200030272768222
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmer
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alaska State Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 61.5814657078
- **long**: -149.128436349
- **full address**: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer,AK,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Shawl Knitting Workshop (Mat-Su Fiber Fest) being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Shawl Knitting Workshop (Mat-Su Fiber Fest) takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer,AK,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Shawl Knitting Workshop (Mat-Su Fiber Fest)?
  - **A:** Intro to Shawl Knitting Workshop (Mat-Su Fiber Fest) is organized by Calypso Farm and Ecology Center.

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