Workshop information:

This workshop is designed for knitters who can already knit and follow a basic knitting pattern, and who want to master the art of knitting on 4 needles. Working on a pair of baby socks in 4ply yarn, learning the anatomy and construction of a sock enabling you to have the confidence to go on to knit socks of all sizes! Knitting in the round, or circular knitting as it is also know, is a great new sting to add to your knitterly bow. Simple knitting in the round will equip you with the skills and inspiration to knit charming small gifts using double pointed needles such as socks, mittens, hats and bags. On the day you will learn about the special characteristics of fabric knitted in this way, and get to grips with double pointed needles, stitch markers and their uses, and how to avoid getting ‘ladders’ up the join.

Participants will need to bring the following:

• double pointed needles - 2.50 mm/2.75 mm or 3.00 mm (preferably bamboo)
• You will also need scissors, tape measure, stitch holder, knitters sewing needle and notebook and pen.

Workshop information:

A very popular workshop designed to help you obtain a really neat finish to your projects and one which does justice to the time you have spent knitting your garment. Based on the Finishing Techniques Book by Jane Crowfoot .

• Understanding tension
• Picking up stitches
• 3 needle cast off
• Blocking & pressing
• Putting in sleeves
• Sewing up using mattress stitch
• Weaving and sewing in the ends

• scissors, tape measure, stitch holder, knitters sewing up needle and a notebook and pen
• 3.00 mm, 3.50 mm, and 4.00 mm needles
• 4 stocking stitch squares measuring 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) preferably knitted in Rowan Handknit DK Cotton

Workshop information:

This workshop is aimed at the complete beginner or those wanting to brush up on their skills.

• How to hold the yarn and hook
• Create a chain and work a foundation row
• Working the basic stitches of double and treble
• Slip stitch
• Commonly used terms

• scissors, tape measure, stitch holder, knitters sewing needle and a notebook and pen
• hooks 3.25mm, 3.50mm and 4.00mm

Workshop information:

A workshop for those who would like to experiment with different stitches and yarn.
We will look at how to crochet spirals to create a scarf or frilly edge for a project. Other techniques will include how to work in the round to create pretty flowers and circles.

• a selection of crochet hooks, plus any special yarns from their stash that they may like to use or swap
• any special yarns from their stash that they may like to use or swap
• scissors, tape measure, stitch holder, knitters sewing needle and a notebook and pen