Cocoknits & Habu Textiles

Thank you...
We want to take this time to thank both Julie Weisenberger with Cocoknits and Takako with Habu Textiles for the amazing Designer Workshops they taught this past weekend at YBD.

Each and every one of us were inspired by your creations, excited by what we learned and grateful for such an opportunity.

Here are a few pictures I wanted to share from the weekend...


Cocoknits workshop 'What not to knit'


Cocoknits workshop 'European finishing techniques'


Takako taking a break from instructing 'Japanese schematic pattern reading'


Attendees trying on garments from Cocoknits & Habu Textiles.


More garments available for attendees to try on.


Cocoknits workshop 'Seamless sweater construction'


Sandy, Julie, Takako and Tamara

Thanks, again, for an enjoyable weekend!

Designer's Workshops at YBD

Join YBD on November 12th and 13th
We have invited two very exciting and talented guest designer's to YBD. The workshops held will be by Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits and Takako of Habu Textiles. The exciting line-up of workshops offered are too good to miss out on. Do register today!

Click here for details to the Designer's Workshops schedule and registration.

Here are a few samples of their talented designs:


Weekend Wrap by Cocoknits



Katarina by Cocoknits



Yvonne by Cocoknits



Sea Tangles by Knitty
using Habu Textiles Fiber




Infinite Loop by Habu Textiles

Click here for details to the Designer's Workshops schedule and registration.
Click here for details to our Annual Fall Fashion Show held on Friday, November 11th.

Note: Pre-Registration required / Cash or check only / Space is limited / No Refunds

Register for the Fall Fashion Show and two or more Designer’s Workshops to receive 10% off total.

Shirley Paden Design Master Class Reminder

Go back to school with internationally recognized hand knitwear designer Shirley Paden, who will teach her Sweater Design Master Class on Sunday, October 31 from 11:00am-6:00pm (with a one-hour lunch break). The class is based on her new book, Knitwear Design Workshop: The Comprehensive Guide to Handknits. Spots for this class are still available!

Shirley is the founder and owner of Shirley Paden Custom Knits in New York City, where she designs an exclusive line of custom-knit clothing. She teaches master knitting classes for the fashion industry and conducts seminars on lace, entrelac, cables, color knitting and finishing techniques. Her designs have appeared in magazines such as Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Vogue Knitting, Knitter's, Family Circle, and Knit It! Shirley has also been featured on HGTV and Knitting Daily TV.

Learn to design knitwear with a perfect individual fit! From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, Shirley will guide you through the knitwear design process. Based on the successful workshops that she teaches to the fashion industry in New York, Knitwear Design Workshop will give you the foundation to take your knitwear designs to the next level with confidence. The class fee is $150 (lunch included). Call the boutique at 412-832-0657 to reserve your spot!