Fiberside Chats

Launched in May 2020, Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers & creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now. There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join!

Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. At the registration page you can use the drop down list to choose to purchase your ticket from Knit ATX.

Have a conflict in your schedule? Don't worry we've got you covered. Many of our guests are allowing Zoom recordings of their Chat. Whether the Chat will be recorded or not will be clearly stated for each event. Recordings will be available for 1 week after the chat, only to registered attendees.

Upcoming Guests

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December 1st, 2024

Alexandra Davidoff

The Art of Knitting 3D Dragon Scales!

Join us for an in-depth conversation on knitting three-dimensional dragon scales! During this Fiberside Chat, Alexandra will showcase a variety of dragon shawls in an array of colors and textures, sharing the story behind these designs. She will guide you through the "anatomy" of dragon scales, exploring the garments that feature them and the different techniques used for creative embellishment—from bead application to intricate, multi-layered leather tassels.

Bio:Alexandra Davidoff is an artist and knitwear designer known for her unique fusion of textures, colors, cultures, and techniques in creating both wearable and decorative art. Born in Uzbekistan, she developed an early interest in various fiber arts such as sewing, weaving, fabric dyeing, and embroidery. This foundation led her to pursue theater costume design at the Uzbek Academy of Arts and later, fashion design at The Art Institute of Dallas after moving to the United States.

Davidoff’s professional journey includes working in the apparel industry for companies like Cold Water Creek and Soft Surroundings before establishing herself as an independent knitwear designer. Her knitwear designs have been featured in prominent publications such as Vogue Knitting, Noro magazines and books, Malabrigo books, Knitter’s Magazine and Sixth & Spring Books, among others.

Alexandra is a passionate knitting instructor, teaching classes and workshops across the United States and overseas. You can find her among the teachers at Vogue Knitting LIVE, Interweave Escapes, Interweave Yarn Festival, DFW Fiber Fest, Rowan Connect, YarnOver & other places and events.

Her popular Dragon Stitch designs, like the Dragon Lore shawls and the I Am Dragon trilogy, showcase her innovative approach to knitwear. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

You can find Alexandra’s design portfolio on Ravelry at StudioDavidoff and on her website alexandradavidoff.com

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 1st at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST

This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available for one week and shared with registered attendees only.

December 15, 2024

Charlotte Stone

The Joyful and Captivating World of Colorwork Socks!

Join Charlotte Stone, the creator behind Stone Knits, on this one hour talk about the joyful and captivating world of colorwork sock knitting! In this presentation, Charlotte will discuss and share with you her expert tips and tricks on her greatest passion, colorwork sock knitting.

She will tell you everything you need to know about making fun and well-fitting colorwork socks that you will love knitting and are going to wow your friends and family! Any problems with your socks fitting and the stranded colorwork technique, Charlotte will help answer and provide solutions for your success!

This live hosted on Zoom, will also include a dive into her newly released book Joyful Colorwork Socks. Charlotte will give you an exclusive, up-close look at the actual socks featured in the book, a sneak peek into the inside of her socks (and the floats!) and will inspire you with her stories about creating the designs. She hopes to knock your socks off!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 15th at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST, 7:00pm CET