Dr. Sylvia Olsen

Dr. Sylvia Olsen is a historian, storyteller, award-winning author, knitter, knitting designer, housing specialist, teacher… She has been privileged to live long enough to have a very long bio. These days she still dabbles in all her past adventures as well as running the Saturna Lodge on beautiful Saturna Island with her husband, Tex, their dog, Piper, and with the help of her grandchildren.

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Upcoming Programs by Dr. Sylvia Olsen

2025 Week 4 Adult 19+: Knitting, Circles, and Stories

August 11 - 16, 2025
If you have mastered the simple act of knitting a stitch Sylvia will guide you through the other techniques. Participants will help each other with the complicated parts or, with Sylvia, you will find ways to simplify. Yarn and pattern will be provided. Price: $25. You will need: Set of dpns, 5.5 mm Circular needle, 5.5 mm (60 cm) Ring markers Tapestry needles If you need needles please let us know. Several of Sylvia’s books and patterns will be available.