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Over the last few seasons we have seen the growth in popularity and demand for cabled knitwear. The current fashion forecasts for the coming winter season take this trend even further in the realms of creative 3D knitting. In this creative workshop, Marie Wallin, Rowan's Head Designer will show you how to knit exaggerated cables, palit and weave knitted textures and slip stitch techniques to crea...more

A class by Alice Starmore Celtic knotwork and emblematic patterns are signature elements of Alice Starmore's work as a hand knitting designer. Starmore created these knitting genres for her book The Celtic Collection, published 1992. I also developed a charting system to make these types of patterns easy to understand and to knit. In this class you will learn how to read and use my charting sy...more

A class by Alice Starmore Celtic knotwork and emblematic patterns are signature elements of Alice Starmore's work as a hand knitting designer. Starmore created these knitting genres for her book The Celtic Collection, published 1992. I also developed a charting system to make these types of patterns easy to understand and to knit. In this class you will learn how to read and use my charting sy...more

Knit the continental way! Biggan, from Sweden, is an established knitting designer and a brillliant teacher, especially when she is teaching the continental knitting technique. This is easy to learn if you already know how to knit. It just takes some practice and patience. After this 3 hour class you will feel confident to strike out on your own. You need to bring 1 ball of yarn 4 mm needles ...more

Martin Storey is a published knitting designer who also designs for Rowan. Here you will be shown by Martin how to design you own patchwork square that can be used to create larger afghan throws, cushions and bags. By looking at traditional stitches from around the British Isles, simple and more complex combinations, the student will become more proficient in cabling, beading and intarsia. All l...more

Double knitting is a knitting technique in which a double layer of knitting is created. The motifs at the front will be reproduced in negative on the back. This technique is not only suitable for potholders ;-) but also for garments in which the edges fall open or are turned. In this class you will learn cast-ons and cast-offs that are especially suitable for this technique and you will learn ...more

Biggan will show you how to work Fair Isle on a circular needle and how to use 2 and 3 strands of yarn at the same time. Within this workshop you will learn how to make the yarn lay flat and not pull back and most importantly how to read a charts and work increases into the pattern. You will need to bring: 2 balls of DK yarn Circular needles 4mm/40cm This class is three hours.

Beginning with a simple square we will open your eyes to endless possibilities without ever having to make a tension square again! This is a combined workshop and illustrated talk. You knit we talk. You do not need to be skilled at mulit-tasking to keep up. You will leave with enough knowledge to design and make things you never previously dreamed of. You will need to bring: 3 small balls of ...more

Icelandic intarsia and rose patterns - The tradition that almost got lost under the soles of Icelandic farmers This unique intarsia technique done in garter stitch was traditionally used for colorful motifs in insoles. This was the only knitting the Icelanders did back and forth, everything else was knitted in the round. Knitwear designer H?l?ne Magn?sson documented this old tradition and transfo...more

Learn provisional cast on, how to read more difficult lace charts, and how to knit an applied border including rounding the corners. Requirements: Basic lace knitting skills. Basic chart reading skills. Please bring 4ply or dk yarn and suitable knitting needles. This class is three hours.

By learning new knitting tricks and techniques the knitter can move towards a greater level of knitting liberation. A state that many knitters dream about! The ability to tame the thread in different ways opens up new possibilities for the creative knitter. Techniques covered: tubular cast on, circular knitting with magic loop method, basic cable technique, decorative drop stitches, one row butt...more

Miraim is a record breaking speedknitter and will teach her fast knitting method in a one and a half hour class to 15 lucky people. With minimal finger movements and no strain on wrists and shoulders Miriam's method will be very welcome to those knitters who suffer from pain in their joints while knitting. Miriam became the official World's Fastest Knitter in 2006; rewarded with a certificate ...more

Learn how to knit two socks at a time on circular needles using the magic loop method. We'll practice our skills on a mini sock and learn how to cast on, knit in the round, turn the heel, and work the toe all with two socks on a circular needle. Participants shoule possess basic knitting skills. Familiarity with sock knitting and how to knit in the round would be an advantage. Suitable for advent...more