Elisabeth Schneider

Elisabeth is a computer consultant by day and an avid knitter by night. Taught to knit by her mother, Madeleine, she found it appealed to her inner mathematician. She enjoyed simple symmetrical patterns most and began modifying existing patterns to suit her tastes. A few years ago she saw the Canaan Mohair display at a knitting festival and was struck by a bright saffron mohair yarn. After repeated visits to Canaan Farm to buy more yarn and show what she'd made with yarn bought during previous visits, owner Shirley Browsky invited her to submit her designs. The Madeleine Cardigan was the first design that resulted from this invitation. It was well received at Stitches East, K-W Yarn Fair and the Toronto Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival this fall. Elisabeth is currently working on other designs for Canaan Mohair.