
Instructors
Diane Thomson
Ely, MN

Diane Thomson has been knitting since 1985 and has taught previously at two knitting shops in the Twin Cities, at the Ely Folk School, and currently at Sisu Designs Yarn Shop in Ely, MN. She has a strong interest in color work and the designs from Northern Europe. Her teaching style is relaxed and supportive, with an emphasis on turning mistakes into learning moments. She enjoys many other fiber arts and loves sharing her skills and knowledge with others.
Current Courses Offered by Diane Thomson

Designing Scandinavian Style Mittens
Instructors:
Diane Thomson
Scandinavian style mittens are some of the most iconic mittens today. The styles vary, as do the…
Fri, Sep 5th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Diane Thomson

Exploring the Knitting Traditions of Newfoundland
Instructors:
Diane Thomson
Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the north eastern coast of Canada. On its…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 1-5pm Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 1-5pm Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Diane Thomson

Learn to Knit a Norwegian Sweater
Instructors:
Diane Thomson
Learn the basic techniques for knitting a traditional Norwegian sweater by knitting a mini sweater.…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1 -1-5pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1 -1-5pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Diane Thomson