Sisu Designs

Sisu Designs started out as my weaving studio.  I had a couple of looms and a wonderful collection of yarns, some of which were for sale.  I wove rag rugs, rugs with yarn, wall hangings, table linens, and fabric for clothing.  I also taught weaving, spinning and natural dying.  As I expanded my line of yarns over the years, more and more knitters discovered the shop so I started carrying more knitting yarns, needles, patterns, buttons and other supplies.  After our daughter was born, I offered an eclectic selection of children's books along with the books on knitting, weaving, spinning and dying.  As my business grew, I found that I had little time left for weaving because I was busy running the shop.  Also, my business has shifted heavily toward knitting, and I spend much of my time knitting samples for the shop to inspire my customers.

About 20 years ago, I offered a weekend knitting retreat one Fall as the leaves peaked in their show of color.  Over the years, I have expanded this aspect of my business to include several Fall and Winter knitting retreats here in northern Minnesota.  In February 2001, I even offered the first annual southwestern knitting retreat at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico - and we've gone back there many years since then.  For our current schedule of retreats, please visit our knitting retreat page.