Interview with Carol Krenz, Knitting Instructor

Many of our customers here at Rapunzel's drop in to ask a question or two of Carol Krenz, our Knitting Instructor.  Nicknamed "The Knit Doctor,"  we're very fortunate to have access to her many years of expertise! Please feel free to drop in with your questions and visit with Carol too!

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Dee:  As a life-long knitter, what inspires you to get started on a project?

Carol: I'm definitely inspired by color and texture and  love to knit as free form as possible.

Dee: What type of knitting projects are you the most excited about?

Carol Krenz, Rapunzel's Knitting Instructor

Longway Shawl

Carol: Mostly, I love projects where I can set my own boundaries; ones that I can color outside the lines, and be more creative. A simple pattern allows more room for change. I love the Longway Shawl for this reason!

A simple pattern
allows more room
for change.

Dee: Do you have any funny stories you can share about the knitting department here at Rapunzel’s?

Carol: I do! I was winding yarn when a customer walked up to me when the yarn was in a total mess.The customer asked me, "If you would wind my yarn would it end up like that?" We both had a good chuckle over that one.

Dee: Your most popular knitting project with our customers has been the Crayon Box Jacket. Would you give us a few helpful suggestions on how you got started on such a large undertaking?

Carol: It takes looking at yarns in a new light–literally. I put the yarns in the raw rays of sun to make my selection. You must stay keen on colors that blend.

A good tip is to knit in the bright light to choose colors that match and blend well together.

Crayon Box Jacket

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Knitting Workshops

Dee: I know you’ve taken several knitting workshops over the years. You must have had a favorite. Which one do you remember the most and what was most memorable about it?

Carol: I would have to say the workshop I took with Valentina Devine, the world renowned knitting designer. Her designs were simple and useable. She’s also friends with Kaffee Faucett.

Dee: Carol, thank you so much for your time and sharing your inspiration with us. You’re a great asset for Rapunzel’s and we all value you highly. Thanks Carol! Happy Knitting!

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About Valentina Devine

Valentina Devine is really her name! Creative freedom really defines her. She’s often quoted as saying, “That doesn’t matter!” And for her, that is true; Valentina uses whatever method works to create her textiles for knit, crochet, embroidery and stumbling. For those who need patterns to follow, she begins a liberating inspiration.

About Kaffe Fassett

Kaffe Fassett has inspired people across the world with his colorful work in fabric, knitting,needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic.