Dear Pru

Join me for breakfast, Adelaide!

‘Continental Breakfast’ is a 3 hour knitting workshop for new and experienced knitters to learn how to knit and purl Continental and Combination Style, over some lovely fresh pastries, fruit and even lovelier conversation.

I first learnt “English style” that is, moving the yarn with my right hand, when I was 5. About 15 years later I switched to Continental (well, Combination but I didn’t know what that was at the time… but I’ll illuminate you in class).

I often get knitters along to this class because
🧶 they want to knit faster
🧶 they have had an injury or chronic condition and need to use their hands differently to knit
🧶 they want to knit in two colours with two hands (eg Stranded colourwork/ Fair Isle)

This class is also suitable for complete beginners! Knitters around the world have started with this method for centuries, and you can too!

The workshop deets:
9:30am- 12:30pm Sat 25 July
Intersection Traders, 258 Pultney St, Adelaide

Bookings essential- head to my website dearpru.com

Pru Raymond
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Will you be there?

Spendigo is coming up… only one month… I’m looking forward to visiting my favourite indie dyers and purveyors of fine Australian merino, Polwarth and Finn wool, but I’m also keen to share some skills!

I’ll be running two of my most popular workshops at Emporium Creative Hub just 6 mins from the Showgrounds on Sat 18 July: Continental Breakfast and Fit Knits. They are both “all levels” classes. And they will be catered.

You can find the booking links on my website www.dearpru.com

I’m also having a meet up on Friday 17 July at the Sheep Show for the Bread & Jam Jumper KAL I’m running with Morris and Sons - it starts on June 24 with an online cast on party- it’s not too late to join us!

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Check this out! Looking forward to being on this panel alongside these impressive business leaders later this week!

Women in the West Summit 2026 ✨🚀 Community Panel Announced!

Jess Manov, Metro Fresh Findon, Lily West Floral Designers
Jess Manov is a third-generation family business leader, entrepreneur, and manager of Metro Fresh Findon, helping drive the growth of one of Adelaide’s most established independent fresh produce retailers. She is also the founder of Lily West Florist and owner of Thirty Five Stirling café. As a mother of two, she is committed to making a positive impact through business, leadership, and community involvement.

Pru Raymond, Dear Pru
Pru Raymond is an Australian knitwear designer, teacher, and writer who is passionate about sustainability and ethical fashion. Through her unique knitting patterns, workshops, and retreats, she encourages people to embrace slower fashion by creating their own clothing and accessories. Pru is renowned for her engaging knitting classes and expertise in techniques such as Fair Isle, Mosaic, and Brioche, with her workshops regularly selling out across Australia and attracting international audiences.

Jana Le, Mind to Mind PsychologyJana Le is a psychologist, supervisor, business owner, and Co-Director of Mind to Mind Psychology. A first-generation Vietnamese Australian, she draws on her experience navigating cultural influences, family expectations, and different definitions of success to bring a thoughtful and authentic perspective to leadership. A finalist in the 2026 Women in the West Awards, she is driven by the belief that success should be achieved without losing sight of who we are.

Summit Program:
Morning Tea
Summit Welcome
Office for Small and Family Business
Keynote Speaker - Tamsin Simounds -"The Experience Mindset"
Heidi Wolff - "Being Boldly Visible"
Networking Break & Professional Headshots
Celebrating our Women in the West
Women in the West Community Panel - Local Women in Business
Summit Wrap-up

The City of Charles Sturt acknowledges the South Australian Government’s Office for Small and Family Business for their support through the Connecting Women in Business grant to make this event possible.

When: Thursday 18 June, 9am-12pm
Where: Jackson Square - The Venue
FREE Registration - Open to all SA women in business
Register: https://brnw.ch/21x3lop

Apparently my shadow is having a fiesta and I’m not invited…

I was trying to capture some photos of my latest FO: a Bread & Jam Beanie in Morris and Sons Estate 10 ply as a wearable swatch in prep for the Bread & Jam Jumper KAL which kicks off on June 24.

I went with a completely different palate to the original… I’m having a green moment. I just want to wear green and be surrounded by green…

The greens i chose:
MC: Kelly Green
CC1: Sprout
CC2: Limelight

You can of course buy the PDF pattern for the jumper and beanie on my website, on Ravelry, or in your local LYS and stash dive for the yarn OR you can buy a kit (pattern + yarn) for the sweater at Morris & Sons… you can also buy my patterns instore of via their website.

So… have I convinced you to cast on a Bread & Jam beanie?

Next destination? Brisbane!

I’m headed back to The Yarn Bowl in Banyo, Queensland in July!

I’m kicking off the weekend at with a full day “zero to hero” Fair Isle workshop. There’s only one ticket left to that.

Then on Sunday, I’m teaching an intro to lace knitting class “Let’s Try Lace” in the morning, followed by Fit Knits in the afternoon. Fit Knits is sold out, but there’s still tickets available to the Lace workshop…for now!

Head to https://theyarnbowl.com.au/collections/classes-and-workshops to book now!



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