Workshop: Using Variegated Yarns without Tears with Dawn Barker

Workshop: Using Variegated Yarns without Tears with Dawn Barker

Monday November 10, 2025

1 PM - 4 PM

Location change to Madison College, see details below

Topic:  

Learn Dawn's expert tips and tricks to make variegated yarns shine. Assigned pooling is not the only way to tackle the inherent challenges of pooling. Come explore how taking advantage of organic pooling can elevate variegated yarns to new heights.

Students will learn:

• The definitions of three different types of pooling techniques
• What makes hand dyed yarn prone to pooling
• Dawn's favorite methods for combining different pooling yarns together in one project
• How to apply multiple stitch styles to manipulate pooling
• How to add in supporting tonals, variegated yarn's best friends.  

Supplies and homework: 

None - this is more of an informative tips and tricks class

Location: Madison College Health Building Rm. 311. This building is located across the street from the main building where our monthly meetings are being held.

*The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.