December Membership Meeting -December 1st 2026 – Amy Snell
Amy Snell aka Devious Knitter
No-Look Knitting
Have you ever seen someone knit without looking down at their work and wondered how they do that? Knitting without looking is more than just a party trick — it enables us to watch a show or visually interact with others while continuing to knit; knit while traveling without fear of motion sickness; and future-proof our hobby against aging and tired eyes or visual impairment.
In this class you’ll learn the simple tricks that will release you from the need to see what you’re doing. We’ll practice a variety of stitches beyond simple knits and learn how to set ourselves up for success in our efforts.
Level: Advanced Beginner and Up – Knitters must already know how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and work basic increases and decreases.
Homework: Using a smooth, worsted to chunky weight yarn and appropriate needles for working flat with that yarn, cast on 20 stitches and work one inch in stockinette stich (knit a row, purl a row, repeat). Leave the stitches live on the needles and do not cut the yarn. Handout: No-Look Knitting Handout with Amy Snell (1)
Materials: Bring your homework swatch still on the needles with at least 30 additional yards of the yarn attached, a dozen stitch markers, a bandana, sleep mask, or lightweight scarf that is comfortable to wear as a blindfold.
Bio:
Amy Snell is a knitwear designer and educator who teaches across the U.S. and online. She’s known for her clever designs, deep technical understanding, and teaching style that empowers knitters to be curious, confident, and capable. Her brand, “The Devious Knitter,” refers to the kind of delightful trickery that knitting often involves—where a simple technique can yield a surprisingly complex or elegant result. As an instructor, Amy is beloved for her clarity, patience, and ability to make advanced techniques approachable. She encourages knitters to be analytical and fearless: to ask why something works, how to fix it, or how to change it. Her workshops cover a wide range of techniques, and she is known as one of ladderback jacquard’s leading practitioners and champions. She frequently shares tips and tricks on her website, www.DeviousKnitter.com, and can be found as @DeviousKnitter on social media.