Camp Knit ATX

Join Lesley Anne Robinson (Knit Graffiti) and Knit ATX for Brioche Confidence Camp! This retreat, in beautiful Mt Calm, Texas, is a chance to rest and recharge, while also expanding your knitting knowledge.

What's Included

Retreat at the Compass Centre

Thursday night through Sunday morning, knitters will experience the peace and tranquility of Mt Calm, Texas, at the Compass Centre. This retreat gives you the opportunity to socialize and meet other knitters, take classes with fantastic instructors, and the opportunity to make progress on your active projects without the interruptions of daily life.

The retreat includes fabulous swag, dinner Thursday evening, lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday, and brunch Sunday morning. Light breakfast options like toast and yogurt are available, but you are welcome to bring your own breakfasts, as refrigerator and freezer space is available for your use.

The Compass Centre is a lovely building that hosts retreats for crafters of all stripes. Staff keeps the property in great shape, and provides high quality meals for attendees, but it is not a hotel. Attendees will need to bring their own personal pillow and pillowcase, and will share a room with up to 3 other attendees. Each person will have their own bed that has comfortable sheets and a cozy quilt.

Your crafting space is comprised of three 3-foot tables, a cushioned office chair, and a full set of outlets to power or charge any devices that you'd like to use during your weekend. There will be ample time between classes to enjoy socializing and working on projects independently.

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Lesley Anne Robinson

Lesley Anne Robinson is the knitting pattern designer behind Knit Graffiti Designs. She loves to create knitting patterns that focus on modern style with a flair for something different.

After graduating from the College for Creative Studies (located in Detroit, Michigan) with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Fiber Design in 2006, she moved to New York City, where she spent several years there working as a commercial Interior Designer for Spin Design. She started knitting in college, but in 2015 began self-publishing knitting designs. 

Brioche knitting is her main passion. She fell in love with the technique and just hasn’t gotten sick of it yet. Lesley loves to teach others how to knit those beautiful brioche stitches, and spends her days swatching out new brioche stitch patterns.

Lesley is currently living in South Texas with her husband and two boys, designing in her small home studio, where she also films her online classes.  You can find Lesley on Ravelry and Instagram as @knitgraffiti.

Brioche Confidence Camp

A Weekend Immersion for New and Experienced Brioche Knitters

Spend the weekend building real brioche confidence in a supportive, hands-on environment. Whether you’re just beginning your brioche journey or ready to tackle shaping, this immersive workshop will meet you where you are — and take you further than you thought possible.

Students will choose between two skill paths, each designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and create a beautiful finished project.

By the end of the weekend, you won’t just survive brioche — you’ll love it. 

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Choose Your Brioche Path

Path 1 — Foundations: Brioche Meow Hat

Perfect for new brioche knitters or those wanting to solidify their skills.

Skills Covered

  • Stretchy cast on 
  • Two-color brioche worked in the round
  • Understanding brioche structure (knit columns vs purl columns)
  • Managing two colors comfortably
  • Reading your brioche fabric
  • Fixing common mistakes with confidence
  • Binding off crown and finishing your project

Outcome: A finished (or nearly finished) cozy Brioche Meow Hat and strong foundational brioche skills.

Path 2 — Adventure: Two-Color Brioche Sampler Shawl

For knitters comfortable with basic brioche who are ready to explore shaping, flow, and two-color brioche combined with other stitch patterns.

Skills Covered

  • Two-color brioche flat knitting
  • Brioche increases & decreases
  • Reading shaping in brioche
  • Tracking the pattern's rhythm without fear
  • Fixing mistakes in shaped brioche
  • Shawl structure, edges, and flow

Outcome: A beautiful shawl in progress, plus early access to a brand-new pattern before public release.

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Special Guest and Dyer

Knitting new patterns is always more fun with new yarn, that's science! Attendees at Brioche Confidence Camp will be able to shop a special trunk show from Fangirl Fibers. We fell in love with Emily and her yarn last year, and we are so excited to have her with us at Camp Knit ATX.

Fangirl Fibers

My name is Emily and I’m the maker behind Fangirl Fibers, where I bring together my love of fandoms and fiber arts. I create hand-dyed yarns and fiber products inspired by the books, shows, movies, and games that I’m passionate about. Each colorway is designed to capture a feeling, character, or moment that resonates with fellow fans, turning those stories into something you can hold and create with.

I focus on small-batch, high-quality materials and put a lot of care into every step of the process. For me, Fangirl Fibers is about more than yarn—it’s about celebrating the stories we love and building a community of makers who want their projects to reflect their fandoms and creativity.

Save The Date

Camp Knit ATX with Lesley Anne Robinson will be held May 28th through 31st.

The retreat fee of $575 includes your room, meals, and classes. Attendees will receive limited edition swag, and have special shopping opportunities at the retreat.

The Compass Centre is located at: 1030 FM 339, Mt Calm, Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is registration open?

Registration will open on April 15th, at 10am central. Keep an eye on the newsletter!

Is this knitting retreat open to men?

Due to the shared accommodations of the center, this retreat is only open to women.

Can someone register on my behalf?

That is no problem.

We have no issue with someone asking to transfer their registration to another person.

Can I bring my own snacks or drinks?

Of course! You are welcome to bring your favorite snacks and beverages. There are hot water kettles, and a keurig coffee pot if you'd like to bring your own tea or coffee. You are also welcome to bring alcoholic beverages of your choice.

How many people will be in a room, can I choose my roomate?

We will assign three to four people per room.

If you have preferred roommates, please let us know after registration. We are happy to accommodate friends rooming together! Some rooms can hold up to four people if you have a larger group that wants to stay together.

Okay, I know about roomates, but what about the bathrooms?

There are five shared bathrooms. Each attendee gets their own large drawer to store things in. You will have a nice bath towel, hand towel designated for your own use with a clothespin and unlimited number of face cloths. You are welcome to bring your preferred towel from home if you'd like.

What should I bring?

You will need to bring your own pillow and pillow case, and if you'd like a warmer blanket to supplement the sheets and quilt on the bed, please bring that.

Lunch is not served on Thursday, so if you arrive early you should bring something to tide you over until dinner.

What else should I bring?

In addition to your desired toiletries, you may find a light sweater and headphones desirable.

The main room can be chilly at times, so you might enjoy having a jacket or cozy blanket if you feel chilled.

Headphones or earbuds may also be handy if you find the background sounds of other people an unwelcome distraction, or if you'd like to listen to music or watch videos during your free time.

Each attendee will have three 3-foot tables available, so you will have plenty of space for all your creature comforts.

I'm Vegan / Gluten Free / Etc, what should I do?

Please reach out to us as soon as possible. If you have a life threatening allergy, it may not be possible to avoid cross-contamination. For any other dietary restrictions we will work with the kitchen staff.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your camp registration, you are able to get a 50% refund until April 26th.

No refunds are possible after April 26th, unless your spot can be filled by someone on our waitlist.

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