Stitch Diva Cruises

Knit and Crochet Cruises with Stitch Diva Studios

Stitch Diva Studios designer Jennifer Hansen will be bringing outstanding knit and crochet instruction to the high seas in 2007 with the help of a few friends!

Join Jennifer and other accomplished experts in the field of knit and crochet to the Caribbean or the Glaciers of Alaska.
Not only will you enjoy phenomenal service, beautiful scenery and relaxation but you will receive hours of expert instruction in knit and crochet by the industry's finest.  We hope to see you on board!


Knit & Stitch through the Glaciers
A Hansen/Whitmore Expedition

A 10 night ultimate Alaska cruise on the Dawn Princess

September 8-18, 2007

 

 

 



About the cruise instructors:

 

Explore the beauty and nature of Alaska with Jennifer Hansen and Tina Whitmore of KnitWhits while expanding your knowledge of knitting and crochet. This ultimate Alaska cruise on board the Dawn Princess will take you roundtrip from San Francisco through the Inside Passage to experience the best of Alaska's southeastern ports with stops in Alaska and Canada.  While at sea you will receive over 24 hours of knitting and crocheting classes and evening events. Enjoy the wonderful amenities the Dawn Princess has to offer you- delicious cuisine, art auctions, wine tasting, game shows, computerized golf centers and ice carving demonstrations.   Pamper yourself at the Lotus Spa adn relax in the special Lotus Spa Pool.  Enjoy all of these activities plus the added bonus of the fabulous teachings of our renowned instructors, Jennifer and Tina!

  • 24 hours of knit and crochet instruction
  • Private cocktail party with Joan & Jennifer
  • Special evening events for knitters and crocheters
  • Lots of prizes and goodie bag giveaways
  • KnitWhits trunk show
  • Stitch Diva Studios trunk show
  • Knitting and crochet supplies for classes provided

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Book by calling Giselle's Travel:  (800) 782 - 5545 or (916) 922 - 5500


Jennifer Hansen lives in Fremont, California where she is a full-time crochet and knit designer, teacher and writer.  Her innovative crochet work has been featured in various books, magazines and television shows including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Crochet, The Happy Hooker, The Encyclopedia of Crochet and Knitty Gritty.  She has been described as “One of the names that immediately comes to mind when thinking of the creative forces that have helped transport crochet from the realm of acrylic afghans to the sexy world of figure-flattering fashions.” (Yarn Market News, Fall, 2006)  Her professional background is in Architecture and Information Technology.

Jennifer is the founder and lead designer of Stitch Diva Studios.  She is passionate about the craft, and wants to contribute to the joy you'll find in creating beautiful things.

Tina Whitmore was raised in both England and the USA and draws from 25 years of design and 5 years professional teaching experience to create her original knit patterns.  Her unique color sense and her creative inspiration come from an extensive background in fine arts and textile design, as well as a profound appreciation of diverse cultures and history.  Tina is the owner and designer of KnitWhits, a design company selling knitting patterns and knitting kits. Tina's work has been featured in Vogue Knitting, Newsweek, Knitters Magazine and Family Circle Easy Knitting and she has appeared as a guest on Knitty Gritty, the premier knitting show on the DIY Network.