Jolie Elder

Jolie has explored a wide range of needle arts after learning to cross stitch at age four. Her cleverest unvention is a method for working stockinette-based laces reversibly. She has served on the boards of various guilds; published in PLY, Spin-Off, and Cast On; taught at major festivals, and shared her experiments in her blog for over 15 years.

Classes with Jolie typically include a series of sequential exercises accompanied by a detailed handout. Classes cover the basics of the technique, but often include bonus material and bibliography toward further exploration. Jolie takes special delight including uncommon uses. Her classes empower students to knit what they desire rather than following other people's patterns.