Some workshop dates just added to the calendar! Professional Finishing! With Carol Meldrum Saturday 29th June 2013 10:30-15:30 Often with hand knitted garments it can be the finishing off that can let you down. On this workshop we will show you how to get that professional look to your knitted garments. On the day we will work through tried and tested increasing and decreasing methods, picking up stitches and creating buttonholes and button bands. We will also look at how to block and press knitted fabrics along with the various mattress stitch methods and where and when to use them to get the best results. On the day you will be asked to bring with you some pre-knitted swatches to work on. Begin To Spin! With Ange Sewell Saturday 24th August 2013 10:30-15:30 Have you ever wondered how your yarn is made? Find out by learning how to spin your very own yarn. Understand how to prepare your fibre, master spinning on an Ashford spinning wheel, ply your yarn and produce a skein in just one day! We will provide the fibre, wheels and equipment you need to get you started on this relaxing and addictive hobby. Suitable for the absolute beginner. Botanic Blooms! With Carol Meldrum Saturday 31st August 2013 10:30-15:30 Work through the basics of intarsia or motif knitting and create your very own floral inspired notebook cover. On the day you will make an A5 size fabric swatch, and then work through how to turn your swatch into a slip on cover for a small notebook. Learn how to read from a graph, join in and change the colours in the middle of a row. Suitable for those who are able to knit & purl with ease. All workshops run from 10:30 to 15:30 and cost £50.00 Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided, lunch can be obtained from one of the many coffee shops, bakeries, bars or restaurants close by. To reserve a place on any workshop please email karen@onceasheep or call Karen on 01475 648089 A deposit of £20 will secure your place.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 09:51:02 +0000
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