Workshop Teachers
Linda Marveng
29 Aug - 3 Sep 2027
With a background in architectural history, Linda’s design work is stunningly sleek, fashion-forward, and often highly textured with intricate cables. Linda has had several dream jobs in the yarn industry including working for Rowan as a design consultant and also at Loop (a heavenly yarn shop in Islington, London). In 2012, Linda published a Norwegian knitting book of patterns called To rett en vrang Designstrikk. More recently her designs have been published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Interweave Knits, and The Knitter, as well as in books such as Wool Studio: The knit.wear Capsule Collection and Knit Like a Norwegian.
Linda is passionate about challenging knits with finishing touches that makes a garment look less handmade but appears more difficult than it actually is to knit. She wants other knitters to feel that sense of accomplishment and joy derived from making and finishing of a knitting garment. Linda lives with her English husband in an architectural drawn house viewing a beautiful lake in Ørje, outside of Oslo.
Sidsel Høivik
5 - 10 Sep 2027
Sidsel J. Høivik is a Norwegian knitwear designer, teacher and author based in Oslo. She has been knitting since the age of four, and knitting and crochet have remained her lifelong passion. Since around 1990, Sidsel has created designs for numerous knitting magazines and yarn companies in Norway and Sweden. She has also worked for many years as a handicraft journalist for Familien magazine and as a designer for Du Store Alpakka.
Sidsel is the author of three knitting books, Lekre masker og lekne sting (2013), Vakker strikk til alle årstider (2015) and Mine strikkede favoritter / My best knitted treasures (2021) all published by Gyldendal.
In recent years, Sidsel has focused increasingly on teaching and sharing her knowledge. She gives workshops and presentations at knitting festivals and events in Norway and internationally, including Fanø International Knit Festival, the Knit Festival in Rijswijk and events in the Faroe Islands. Her workshops combine traditional techniques with playful details, embroidery, crochet and colour. Sidsel loves sharing the simple tricks and creative ideas that can transform a knitted garment into something truly special.
Annemor Sundbø
29 Aug - 3 Sep 2027
5 - 10 Sep 2027
Annemor Sundbø is a Norwegian knitter, researcher and author who has dedicated her life to unearthing the hidden stories, myths, and meanings woven into centuries of Norwegian textiles. Her extraordinary contributions to cultural history have earned her high honors, including the King’s Medal of Merit and the status of a government grant holder.
Annemor Sundbø’s life work was catalyzed by a “stroke of fate” in 1983 when she became the owner of Torridal Tweed, Norway’s last “shoddy mill”. Along with the machines, she acquired 16 tons of knitted rags destined for the shredder. But Annemor quickly realized these knitted garments were precious, representing the history of knitting in Norway.
Rachel Illsley from Unwind Knitwear
16 - 21 May 2027
Rachel is known for her distinctive colourwork designs, combining thoughtful motifs with a clean, elegant style. She also enjoys working with cables, lace, and unusual constructions, always approaching design with curiosity and a focus on learning and refinement.
With a background in teaching, Rachel has spent years understanding how people learn, which in turn has shaped her approach to writing patterns and leading workshops: she builds new skills on solid foundations, adapts to different learning styles and tailors levels of challenge to suit individuals with a friendly, encouraging manner.
Rachel is very detail-focused and cares deeply about helping knitters achieve a beautiful, professional finish. She believes every garment should fit well and feel personal, and she designs her patterns and workshops with that in mind. Rachel equips knitters not just to complete a project, but to understand it, building confidence, skill and pride in the craft.
Zanete Knits
11 - 16 October, 2026
9 - 14 May, 2027
Zanete Hussain is a former software developer turned knitwear designer, constantly challenging her creative boundaries and inspiring others to do the same. Based in the UK, she’s known for blending traditional Latvian motifs with modern colourwork designs, creating fresh looks and interesting seamless garment constructions.
Her journey from tech to knitwear design started during her maternity leave, when her love for knitting grew from a hobby into a true calling. Through Zanete Knits, her patterns have gained international attention and been featured in popular knitting magazines.
With her analytical background, Zanete has a knack for breaking down complex techniques and making them approachable for knitters ready to take their skills to the next level. Her workshops focus on problem-solving and building confidence, helping knitters master the foundations and open up a world of creative possibilities.
Norah Gaughan,
14 - 19 June, 2026
Norah has spent her life immersed in knitting and authored many fantastic knitting books including Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook and 40 Timeless Knits published by Vogue Knitting. Norah is best known for her beautiful and innovative cabled stitch patterns.
As a freelancer for yarn companies and knitting magazines, then overseeing the Reynolds, Artful Yarns & Adrienne Vittadini Yarn lines as the design director at JCA, and as the design director at Berroco for nearly nine years.
Now an independent designer working out of her studio in historic Harrisville NH, Norah’s adventures have included working with Brooklyn Tweed and a stint as the Editor in Chief of Vogue Knitting.
Her newest labor of love is a book inspired by origami, Knit Fold Pleat Repeat. Look for her on her website, instagram and Youtube channel.