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Beyond the basics: Knitting techniques for intermediate knitters. Put a finer point on your knitting by learning more interesting increases and decreases, get the basics of cables and lace, and learn how to put a fine finish on your work. We'll review the basics, talk about pattern interpretation and alteration, and learn more about getting the most out of our materials and skills! Participants ...more
Learn the basics of sock knitting by making a miniature! We'll cover a top-down sock from cuff to toe, including knitting in the round on five double-pointed needles, ribbing, simple mathematical adjustments, the arcane secrets of heel turning and stitch pick-up, and the ins and outs of Kitchener stitch. Participant must be able to knit, purl and knit in the round. Sock yarn and 2.5mm needles wi...more
This class is taught by Ally Shaw. This class teaches the basics of top-down construction and tubular knitting, using a simple-yet-wearable shrug pattern which is begun in class. The first half of the class will cover the principles of topdown and tubular knitting as well as handy formulas for getting the right fit. The second half will be hands on, knitting the seamless shrug and making modific...more
This class is taught by Ally Shaw. From a creative vision or a favourite jumper, this workshop teaches the basics of getting a design onto paper and eventually the needles. Knitting maths, chosing fibre, stitch texture and modes of construction will be covered. Information packets will be supplied covering these aspects which will be discussed in the workshop. The first half will be overview, dem...more
This class is taught by Alix McCulloch A workshop to look at sewing up and finishing your knitted garments and picking up for necklines and collars. You will learn how to work three key techniques for a fine finish: Mattress Stitch, Three Needle Bind Off and Kitchener Stitch and the secret for simple, elegant and well-tensioned picking up. Suitable for anyone already confident with basic knitti...more
This class Gwen Raftery. Learn how to knit backwards! Understand the hermetic sercrets of the Norwegian Purl! Experiment with different and fascinating techniques from around the world, including the basics of cabling without a cable needle, fun ways to handle your wool, and at least half a dozen cast-on techniques. You will need to be competent (and adventurous) in the basic knitting techniques...more
This class is taught by Maggie Peake. Learn how to knit lace from a simple 2 row pattern, 4 row pattern, traditional feather and fan and on to greater things ? how to cope with increasing and incorporating more stitches into the pattern. There will be sample garments of lace knitting to look at as inspiration, books with illustrations and handouts of lace patterns. You will need to be competent ...more
This class is taught by Suzie johns. This 2 hour class will teach you several techniques to make knitted flowers. Suzie Johns' book Knitted Flowers was published by Search Press in 2009. This class is suitable for anyone who is confident in using basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing. All materials will be supplied - you may also bring you own.
Our course for beginners has been running for almost three years with hundreds of new knitters heading off into the sunset with their first knitting project. The three-week course covers everything you need to get started including cast on and cast off knit and purl stitches; how they work and what you can achieve increasing and decreasing simple colour change techniques pattern reading top tips...more
Colour and Texture - Simple Slip Stitch Knitting Learn how simple slip-stitch patterns can help you create colour and texture in your knitting. Have fun combining different yarns and colours to create ideas for scarves, cushions, blankets and garments. The slip-stitch technique is easy and great for using up odds and ends from your yarn stash. We will start with simple slip-stitch patterns and pr...more
