Plans are well under way for our 4th Annual Knitting Retreat at the Tabard Inn. This year’s event promises to be a day full of inspiration and relaxation! Join us for a day away at Washington DC’s quintessential independent hotel. For over seventy years the Tabard Inn has been a charming, unassuming family-run oasis for Washingtonians and visitors, alike. In our fast- paced cosmopolitan city, the Hotel Tabard Inn still welcomes guests and diners on tree-lined "N" Street not far from Dupont Circle - taking them back to "small town" Washington DC.

The Day's Itinerary The Cost for the Day Long Event is $150 and includes: - Private Buffet Breakfast - 3 Hour Workshop - Private Gourmet Lunch - Field Trip to Stitch DC - DC's   premiere knitting store. - Early Evening Book Signing and   Reading with Maggie Sefton - Optional Seated Massage Register Now!

Learn this traditional technique as Amy & Laurie show you how to knit this season's fashion trend, knitted cuffs. You will learn how to knit with more than one color at a time, to knit in the round using one or two circular needles, a little bit of crocheting, and how to read a chart. Each participant will be supplied with a "Fair Isle Cuffs Kit."

Amy O'Neill Houck is an experienced teacher and published knit and crochet designer. Her love for fiber began when she was 8 years old and her grandmother taught her to crochet. She designs for yarn companies, including Blue Sky Alpaca, Be Sweet and O-Wool. Her work has been seen in CrochetMe magazine, MenKnit, SpunMag, crochet.org and the upcoming 2007 Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar. Amy also hosts a popular knit and crochet blog,The Hook and I. Amy's website is: www.aohdesigns.com

Laurie Gonyea is a published knitwear designer and instructor who has been knitting for over 40 years. Laurie currently conducts workshops at Stitch DC in Washington DC on various knitting techniques, as well as teaching individual and group lessons from her home studio. Laurie is also accomplished at crocheting, weaving and sewing. Her work can be seen in Simple 1-2-3 Knitting Scarves; Knitting the Easy Way; Knitting Made Easy and Knitting Pattern-a-Day, 2005 Calendar. Laurie's website is: www.destinationknits.com

Afternoon Field Trip to Stitch DC - Capitol Hill

We will take a short bus ride to Washington DC's premiere yarn store for a "Yarn Tasting!" Marie Connolly, propietor of the three Stitch DC locations, will introduce you to the new yarns for the coming season and let you have a "taste" of the yummy offerings. There will be plenty of time to roam and shop in this beautiful store.

Book Signing and Reading Back at the Tabard
with Mystery Writer, Maggie Sefton

Join us back at the Tabard for a book signing and reading from knitting mystery writer, Maggie Sefton. What better way to wrap up an exceptional day of knitting than by enjoying an assortment of wines, cheeses, and other delicious hor d'oeuvres as you sit back, relax, and knit while Maggie reads from her latest book, A Deadly Yarn. Optional seated massage will also be available.

If you are interested in securing overnight accommodations please contact the Tabard Inn directly at 202-785-1277. Mention that your are with the knitting retreat.

Register Now!

It is a wonderful way to relax and rejuvenate before the busy holiday season.

2005 Retreat at The Tabard Inn with Annie Modesitt