ESP Biography



JILL PELAVIN, MIT Computer Science grad; who loves to create



Major: 6

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 1999

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi!

I graduated MIT in 1999.

I have a bachelor's in computer science, with a minor in music.

and I love to create stuff.

lately, it's been sweaters, scarves, hats...things knitted out of yarn.

I love both the knitting itself and the finished objects.
(process knitter vs. product knitter).

I find the motions soothing, and love to see the progress I'm making. I really enjoy challenging patterns.



Past Classes

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A13155: Learn to Knit in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A12640: Learn to Knit in Splash 2018 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2018)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A11900: Learn to Knit in Splash 2017 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2017)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A10085: Learn To Knit! in Splash 2015 (Nov. 21 - 22, 2015)
Learn to Knit! Ever wanted to knit your own hat, scarf, or toys for your cat? It's not that hard! In this class we will learn to knit and purl. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A8657: introduction to knitting in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
ever wanted to knit a hat, scarf, or sweater? tired of things in colors you don't like that don't fit? well: you can knit it yourself! by the end of this class you will have learned to knit and purl, the building blocks for all knitted garments. This class is expected to run over one hour but under two hours, so try not to schedule another class after this one.


A8658: knitting cables in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
Want to spice up your knitting? Cables are a beautiful way to liven up sweaters, while creating extra bulk;which leads to warmer sweaters. In this class, you'll make a swatch that will have at least three types of cables on it.


A8659: Knitting: Colorwork! in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
Want to make some beautiful ski-sweaters? or mittens? In this class, you will learn to knit with two colors at one time, using the stranded knitting technique examples: http://audreysteashop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Stranded-Knits-2.jpg http://www.curiousonhudson.com/uploads/StrandedKnittingbanner.jpg