Meet and Greet at the Gallery
15.30-16.15 – Stoneknits | Charlotte Stone
17.30-18.00 – YedraKnits | Soraya Garcia
Chloe Thurlow
More about Chloe
Chloe Thurlow (she/her) is not only a designer but also works in the Rowan design office in Yorkshire. She studied fashion knitwear and knitted textile design at university, where she specialized in machine knitting. Her dream has always been to design hand knit patterns and shortly after graduating she joined the Rowan team in their Yorkshire design office. This involves working with the fantastic Rowan designers to plan and create new season collections.
Charlotte Stone
More about Charlotte
Charlotte Stone is the creator and designer behind Stone Knits, and is internationally-known for her love of knitting and designing whimsical colourwork knitting patterns. She has had work published in Laine magazine, and has been teaching colorwork knitting workshops in Zürich since 2019. In 2022, Charlotte published her first book ‘Charming Colorwork socks’, an international bestselling knitting book which is already being translated into German and Korean. Charlotte is originally from London in the UK, but has lived in Zürich with her family since 2008.
Julie Dubreux
More about Julie
Julie Dubreux is a French knitwear designer and knitting instructor. Her enthusiastic love for the knitting community translates into colourful collaborations with indie dyers from all around the world.
Her designs have been published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Laine Magazine and Knit Now UK, as well as in books such as I Knit Paris, My Favourite Things and Homecoming.
Julie is both an entertaining and understanding tutor. She teaches skills and knowledge, but she also focuses on sharing enthusiasm and confidence, so knitters can follow their own path without fear. Her past experience as a high-school teacher allows her to manage groups of knitters with different levels of ability so that no one feels left out, and everyone actually gets to learn something new.
Soraya Garcia
More about Soraya
Soraya is a passionate knitwear designer and instructor whose knitting journey is a tapestry of exploration, innovation, and profound love for the craft. Founder of www.yedraknits.com, her focus is on understanding knitting from the ‘why’ rather than the ‘how to.’ Soraya guides her students and fellow knitters to embrace the present moment, intertwining self-growth, texture, colour, and art into every stitch. Published in prestigious magazines like Laine, Pompom, and more, Soraya brings a unique perspective to fashion-oriented designs. Collaborating globally, her goal is to share the joy of mindful knitting, inviting everyone to craft a vibrant, meaningful story together.
Filipa Carneiro
More about Filipa
“I am a knitwear designer and knitting teacher living in Lisbon since 2013. I am the main designer of the most important Portuguese yarn brand and a reference for Portuguese knitting. My work has been published in “The Knitter” magazine, “Yedra Knits” and other magazines in Portugal and Spain. I regularly participate in knitting festivals, give lectures and classes in different languages, knitting styles and techniques. Last year I was a teacher at the Knit With Friends, Sevilla Teje and Barcelona Knits festivals. Lately I have also been teaching at Vogue Knitting Live.”
Program Highlights during the Festival at the Oldtimersalon
12.00 – Fashion Show
13.30 – Lecture – Schmerzfrei stricken, nicht stricken ist keine Option
15.00 – Fashion Show
Fashion Show
organised by wolle-schweiz
Friday 5.4.2024:
12.00 – 13.00
15.00 – 16.00
Saturday 6.4.2024:
12.00 – 13.00
15.00 – 16.00
Sunday 7.4.2024:
10.30 – 11.30
13.30 – 14.30
Regi Sennrich
Swiss Yarn FestivalPain-free knitting lecture, not knitting is not an option
Regi Sennrich has been a hand therapist and passionate knitter for 20 years.
In her lecture, she will show you how to knit without pain and what you can do if you do feel a pinch… because: ‘not knitting is not an option’
The lecture is held in German.
A Mediterranean Wool Adventure – La Gentile de Lucania
The idea to create a Mediterranean sustainable wool supply chain was born from mYak and Tréliz. Our tireless quest led us to a remarkable discovery: “la Gentile.” This exceptional breed of sheep proved to be the perfect embodiment of our shared vision—a breed that not only met but exceeded our stringent criteria for sustainability, quality, and tradition. With “la Gentile” as our source, we embarked on a journey to craft a collection that not only reflects our passion but also encapsulates the essence of the Mediterranean and its timeless treasures.
The Lecture will be held in English.