Helen Hamann Designs by Helen Hamann, Alpaca knitted fashion designer, Peru Tours, Helen Hamann's Chocolate Fashion Collection
Helen Hamann, a native of Peru, an internationally know knitwear designer and alpace enthusiast, teacher and author.
Original alpaca knitwear fashions and wearable art by Helen Hamann
Peru tours for alpaca enthusiasts, knitters, fiber artists, and eco and cultural tourists.
Knitting and fashion design classes seminars retreats by Helen Hamann
Andean Inspired Knits by Helen Hamann
Original knitting patterns by Helen Hamann
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Helen Hamann

Workshop for Yarn Garden, Portland, Oregon, 2006

 Helen Hamann's Designs.

Andean Inspired Knits

Intermediate to advanced knitting proficiency

Lunch and a copy of “Andean Inspired Knits” is included in the fee for the workshop that covers Short Row Shaping & Live Stitch Insertion, Color Weaving, Provisional Cast On, Tubular Bind Off and much more.

We are pleased to introduce you to Helen Hamann, a native of Peru, and internationally known knitwear designer and alpaca enthusiast whose designs have been featured in fashion magazines, mail-order catalogs, on television, and in Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. Her new book, Andean Inspired Knits releasing in September will introduce us to her modern collection of designs in soft alpaca.

When Interweave Press called us and said they were getting ready to promote Helen Hamann’s new book and how excited they were about it, that was good enough for us. When talking with Helen, we were even more impressed with her knowledge of alpaca and knitwear design. Here’s a workshop that will teach you the tricks of a master knitter whose designs are sought the world over. Helen’s Short Row Shaping techniques are completely new and fascinating and will open new ideas for shaping to you. This workshop is our treat to the knitter who is looking for inspiration and innovation and beautiful designs for luxury alpaca yarn.

We will have a trunk show from the book and pre-release copies of Andean Inspired Knits. Learn Helen’s innovative techniques and shortcuts before her book is out! Helen’s workshop targets skilled knitters wanting to learn new techniques using alpaca, one of our favorite fibers.