Jennifer Daley will host a Fair Isle and Icelandic Lopi Knitting Holiday in Salina, Kansas, USA, May 2-3, 2026

Learn all about Fair Isle knitting and Icelandic Lopi stranded colorwork techniques and textile history!

Join our two-day workshop from 10:00am to 6:00pm on:

• Saturday, May 2
• Sunday, May 3

Jennifer Daley invites you into her home for a two-day weekend knitting holiday, which includes: 

• The opportunity to meet new knitting friends in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere
  
• All Fair Isle knitting and Icelandic Lopi instruction delivered by Jennifer Daley, who lived and worked in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland and who has also traveled to Iceland twice.
• Delicious, savory home cooked meals, lovingly prepared from scratch
• Afternoon tea and coffee with dessert
• A guided walk of the historic district at our doorstep
  
• Knitting tips, tricks, and techniques
• Guided exploration of traditional Fair Isle and Icelandic patterns and motifs
  
• An explanation and demonstration of how Fair Isle patterns differ from the stranded colorwork patterns of Icelandic Lopi
• A workshop on stranded colorwork knitwear design, including color dominance and color theory
• A presentation and explanation of ideal yarn properties for Fair Isle knitting and separately Icelandic lopi knitting
• An illustrative presentation of the history and design of Icelandic Lopi knitting.
• An illustrative presentation of Fair Isle textile history and the knitting tools of the Shetland Islands
  
• A steeking discussion on how and when and why to safely cut your knitting
• A stranded colorwork knitted hat blocking explanation and demonstration
  
• Knitting Surgery! Bring an existing work-in-progress, if you like, and if you are having difficulty with the pattern, Jennifer will attempt to resolve any knitting issues.
• Your choice of any one Knitting Jenny pattern, which you will be knitting during the holiday, with expert guidance from the pattern designer, Jennifer Daley

The price for this special stranded colorwork weekend is $500 per person.

Once you've officially registered for the holiday, simply send your Knitting Jenny pattern choice to jenny@knittingjenny.com, and the pattern will be emailed to you.

During the knitting holiday, we will discuss the different Knitting Jenny patterns that each student selected, how the patterns differ, and the many options to use the pattern to create your own design and color preferences. You will learn how to take your hat pattern, for example, and create the exact hat shape or headband you prefer. 

We will knit during the holiday, so please read your Knitting Jenny pattern before arriving on holiday, to ensure you’re bringing all the necessary knitting needles and yarn specified in the knitting pattern. We'll have fun knitting together!

There are no prerequisite knitting skills for participating in this knitting holiday. Jennifer Daley will patiently demonstrate all knitting techniques and colorwork skills required to knit your selected Knitting Jenny pattern. Learn a new technique, or hone an existing skill!

All knitters are welcome at this knitting holiday!

HOMEWORK:
Ideally, before arriving on holiday, please complete the following homework in preparation for our holiday.

• Read your chosen Knitting Jenny pattern completely.
• Acquire the desired wool yarn colors and needles.
• Cast on and begin knitting the pattern.
• Knit the project until the Fair Isle patterning begins. 

When we meet on holiday, we will all begin knitting our Fair Isle parts together. That way, during class we can focus on Fair Isle knitting techniques, rather than spending time on the casting on or ribbing.

If you are unable to do the homework beforehand, it is ok! We will knit together on holiday. Please contact Jennifer if you have any questions or concerns.  

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

The first day will focus on Fair Isle knitting while the second day will focus on Icelandic lopi wool knitting.

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 and SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026:

10:00am:
Arrival

10:00am-12 noon:
Everyone gathers for Knitting Instruction.

12 noon-12:30pm:
Everyone takes a break while lunch is prepared.

12:30pm: Lunch is served.

1:00pm-6:00pm:
Knitting Instruction with afternoon tea, coffee, dessert.

6:00pm:
Departure

ACCOMMODATION

The knitting holiday does not include overnight accommodation, but there are many good hotels in Salina from which to choose. Alternately, of course, you are welcome to stay overnight with Jennifer Daley at The Knitting Hotel.

THE HOLIDAY VENUE

The knitting holiday venue is the studio of Knitting Jenny in the home of Jennifer Daley. The house is situated in a historic district of Salina, Kansas, where old architecturally significant homes dot the tree-lined brick streets. 

Jennifer (and her husband) look forward to welcoming you to their home at 102 Overhill Road. A historic dwelling built in the architectural style of French Renaissance Revival, the home was built in 1926 by renowned architect, Charles William Shaver (1890-1961), the first registered architect in Kansas. 

On this page, the photograph of the home was shot by Jennifer after a rare snow blizzard in January 2025.

Another photograph here features Jennifer and her husband at their front door, awaiting more than 400 trick-or-treaters on Halloween 2024. 

The knitting holiday venue is a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

Travel to Salina, Kansas:
Daily flights operate into Salina Regional Airport (SLN) in Salina, Kansas. The Salina airport is 7.5 miles from The Knitting Hotel. It is possible to fly into Salina, not rent a car but instead take a rideshare directly from the airport to the venue.

A Note about Salina, Kansas:
The vibrant downtown Salina area is centered on Sante Fe Avenue, which is 1.9 miles from The Knitting Hotel. It is a walkable stroll, from The Knitting Hotel to downtown, along the sidewalk, straight down Iron Avenue to Sante Fe Avenue. In downtown Salina, there are many restaurants, bars, hotels, a historic theatre, and other sites. In Salina there is also public transportation in the form of a friendly bus that charges $1 per ride or $2 for unlimited rides per day.

RESERVATION POLICY:

A full payment of $500 is required at the time of booking. 

Please make a payment by using the purchase button on this page. Alternately, you can arrange payment by emailing Jennifer Daley at jenny@knittingjenny.com or call her directly on cellphone +1 (785) 577-8776. Payments can be made by paper check in the post, or a bank transfer, or hand-deliver cash. 

Food:

When registering for the knitting holiday, please notify the host of any dietary restrictions or culinary dislikes. We will accommodate you!

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel after purchase, the following cancellation charges will be applied

• 25% of the full price is non-refundable, to cover preparation costs incurred.
• 75% of the full price is refunded if cancelled 61 days (or more) prior to the first day of the holiday.
• 50% of the full price is refunded if cancelled 31-60 days prior to the first day of the holiday.
• There is no refund for cancellations 1-30 days prior to the first day of the holiday.
  

CONTACT THE HOST:

Jennifer Daley
102 Overhill Road
Salina, Kansas 67401 USA
Telephone: +1 (785) 577-8776
Email: jenny@knittingjenny.com