Workshops

A 6 hour class held over two consecutive Saturdays 

Learn the basics of knitting: 
How to cast on. 
Basic stitches such as knit and purl. 
How to cast off. 
Increasing and decreasing. 
How to add new colours to make stripes. 
Stitch patterns such as rib, basket weave and garter eyelet. 
Some basic pattern reading. Also, start your first knitting project! 

There’s nothing like cabled garments and accessories to make you feel cosy. Nicki will show you how to use knit a variety of cable stitch patterns as well as help you decode written instructions and charts. You’ll start by learning to knit simple cables, then gradually develop your skills by making a variety of double cables, travelling stitch patterns, plaited and braided cables. ( includes materials and refreshments)
 

 The Sockmatician (Nathan Taylor) takes Double Knitting to another level with this advanced workshop! You will learn new techniques to enhance your projects.

You need to be a confident knitter and will need to practice the ‘two colour long tail cast on’ before the workshop. Bring 20g of each of 2 colours, long with 3.75mm and 4mm needles.

As you can see from the picture, Double Knitting can be as wild as you want to make it. The beauty of this shawl is that you get 2 versions to wear, one on one side and one on the other!

This class is held over three consecutive Sundays. (6 hours tuition in total)
 Tutor Jane Lithgow 

Class description
Learn to knit socks from the top down. Over three sessions you will learn to knit a classic sock with a ribbed cuff, flap and gusset heel and a square toe.
 
Participants need to be able to knit and purl, cast on and cast off, increase and decrease.

A 6 hour class held over two consecutive Saturdays 

Learn the basics of knitting: 
How to cast on. 
Basic stitches such as knit and purl. 
How to cast off. 
Increasing and decreasing. 
How to add new colours to make stripes. 
Stitch patterns such as rib, basket weave and garter eyelet. 
Some basic pattern reading. Also, start your first knitting project! 

We are absolutely delighted that Nathan Taylor aka ‘The Sockmatician’ is coming back to Craft Days! We had a fabulous workshop with him earlier in the year and had to disappoint many of you as it filled up so quickly. Now is your chance to try the technique of Double Knitting for yourself!

Double Knitting is worked using two colours and you end up with a double thick fabric with the pattern worked in the reverse colours on the other side e.g. if you create a pink heart on a white background, the other side will have a white heart on a pink background and the two sides will be connected. During the workshop you will make a coaster and you will need to bring about 20g each of 2 colours of dk yarn and size 3.75mm and 4mm needles. (Your tension may be different from normal). You need to be confident with knitting stocking stitch and it is a good idea to practice the ‘two colour long tail cast on’ before the class! (See Nathan’s YouTube video)

Nathan is great fun and a brilliant teacher. He was leaping around making sure everybody was happy. He posts a popular knitting blog and is determined to teach everybody Double Knitting, one knitter at a time! We will also be running an Advanced Workshop on Saturday November 4th.

Crochet all over Pinterest and the fashion pages. On this four week course you will make a different project each week; each one building on the skills you have learnt. We make simple ‘Mug Hugs’, slippers, bowls and of course classic ‘Granny Squares’. We use a variety of yarns and hook sizes. All yarns, hooks and patterns are included in the fee. Once started on this satisfying craft, you will be able to make all sorts of gifts for friends and family, but then again, you could just keep them!

Nicki will show you the techniques you need to knit a simple garment. You’ll learn how to: knit and use a tension square; block different fibres; increase and decrease neatly; work neat seams; pick up stitches and follow a simple pattern. After three classes you’ll have the confidence to use the skills learnt to make simple garments. (includes materials and refreshments)