Precious by Laura Irwin at Di guardo

If you are a reader in the UK you can now find my accessories at a wonderful new boutique in London, called Di guardo. I met the owner Letizia while I was working at Seaplane around two years ago, when she was just beginning to do research for her own local/independent/designer shop. She loved the designers in Portland so much, that she brought some lines over to the UK, including Liza Rietz. Di guardo is at 212 Kensington Park Road, London W11. Her site isn't quite up and running yet- but keep your eye on it! I can't wait to see photos!

Laura Irwin for Winn Perry

I am so excited about my collaboration with Winn Perry. I've ventured out of safe super feminine territory into men's accessories, and I love it! Today I delivered the first batch of "Long Rib" men's knit hats to the shop. Colors available are Navy, Cashew, and Grey Thunder. If you haven't been to Winn Perry, go, it is the most beautiful men's store I've ever been to. It's an honor to have my accessories displayed along side such gorgeous things!

winnperry.com

The Glass Ball Gala

I will be volunteering at this wonderful event- email me if you want to, too!

preciousknit@gmail.com

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Portland's Independant Fashion Community

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This event is not to be missed.

$10 advanced tix www.brownpapertickets.com

$12 at the door

Here's my Bit...or why I'm not a Movie Star

Looks like you don't even have to wait till Knitting Daily TV Episode 109 Airs...cause here it is. Brace yourself- and be ready to watch way too much whip stitching.

Knitting Daily TV Episode 109 Airs August 8

Mark your Calendars.....

Sat, Aug 8, 12:30 pm · On The Surface
Embellish your knitwear with metal, buttons, silk ribbon, beads, roving and add embroidery. 26 minutes [ CC TVG ]

Aaaand follow the link below to download the Formal Boot Bag for Free..................

Formal Boot Bag, As Seen on Knitting Daily TV Episode 109 - Knitting Daily

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The Tigard Knitting Guild

The only photo I took, as the first members settled in for the evening Program

Last month I gave a presentation on "Boutique Knits" to The Tigard Knitting Guild at the Tigard Senior Center. I'm guessing there were about 60-80 members attending, which was the largest group I've ever stood in front of. I've taught many knitting classes, even 45 8-15 year old girls at Fashion Design Camp, last summer, but I've never spoken for a solid hour about my creative process and work. The members were so wonderful, and made it so comfortable for me to speak, that I actually exceeded my scheduled time. I want to give the Guild a big THANK YOU and encourage other Portland knitters to join if they are looking for a group to knit with. They are highly organized and do all sorts of charitable work, and fun outings-like the Portland shop hop....just check out their updated website for more of what they do!

http://www.tigardknittingguild.org

Special thanks to Patti Irvin for inviting me to speak! It was great to see so many familiar faces from the Lint days!

Patti sent me this review from their Newsletter- So sweet!!!

June Program Review by Anna Guillemot Young, bubbly, creative, enthusiastic, spunky, daring, all describe Laura Irwin! The Portland designer and author taught herself to knit seven years ago, and look at her now! She doesn't mind telling you that she sometimes knits and then decides what it is she has created. But just take a look at her creations! Her presentation was very well-organized, based on her book, Boutique Knits: 20+ must-have accessories. She showed us a "pseudo-shibori" scarf, an assortments of 30's-inspired cloches and hats, wrist-warmers with the added glamour of glitzy yarn or Fair Isle motifs, a sweater top with minimal shaping and some tops with intricate designs and original use of buttons, a wild assortment of felted bags assembled with "Chicago screws" and even a bubble dress. She graciously let us touch and feel her creations and she answered questions. A big thank you to Laura for a most inspiring evening. Some of us just might be inclined to let go of a few conventions and to give free rein to our imaginations. To obtain her book, check with your local yarn shop for availability or go to amazon.com.