We run regular workshops, including
- Learn to Knit
- Learn to Crochet
- Crash Course in Crochet
- Start Knitting Days
- Sock Days
- Lace Knitting
- Fairisle Knitting
- Finishing Techniques
- Knitting with Kidsilk Haze
Please contact us to book your place on a course.
Thursday evenings 7.30 - 9.00pm
9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th September 2010
Learn the basics of crochet:
- Granny squares.
- Flowers.
- Crochet in the round.
- Pretty edgings.
- How to follow a pattern.
Start your own crochet projects.
Cost £50. Includes crochet hook, yarn to get you started, book, tea and coffee and 10% discount on purchases made during the course.
with Alison Crowther-Smith
Friday 17th September 2010
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
This workshop is all about getting the best results from this lovely yarn. Aimed at Kidsilk Haze novices as well as those who have tried it and who may already be addicted, the day covers a range of techniques. These include choosing the right cast-on for your project, knitting with beads and sequins, knitting embellishments and frills, and making gorgeous corsages and flowers.
The workshop is also about gaining confidence with the yarn and exploring it's wealth of creative opportunities.
Alison has written two knitting design books, 'Shibori Knitted Felt' and 'Little Luxury Knits', both published by Rowan. The latter is dedicated to luxury accessories in Kidsilk Haze. Her third book, 'Lace Knits: 21 delicate lace designs in Kidsilk Haze', will be published in 2011.
Cost £50
Information on what to bring when you book.
Saturday 9th October
10 am – 3:30 pm
Give your knitting a professional look
You will learn:
- Picking up stitches for a neat border
- Stitching up garments
- Buttonhole techniques
- Short row working
Also bring along a project you are finishing off.
Cost £50.
Tea, coffee and cake provided. Please bring a packed lunch or visit a local cafe.
Saturday 13th November
10 am - 3 pm
Learn to knit socks with Mary
Morning session - we'll get started
Afternoon session - finish the mini sock
- how to cast on to three or four needles
- knit in the round, knit a heel flap
- turn a heel
- graft the toe.
Cost £50.
Includes needles and sock yarn, tea, coffee and cake. Please bring a packed lunch.
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