knitshop.co.uk
has a full workshop
programme in May, with a particular emphasis on colourwork and
crochet. First up on Friday 3rd
May is an Introduction
to Intarsia Knitting. This technique involves changing colour
partway through a row of knitting rather than simply at the end of a
row. Intarsia is ideal for adding motifs into knitted designs. Before
attempting intarsia knitting you will need to master knit and purl
stitches.
Attendees at this
workshop will be given full instructions on how to follow patterns
that include elements of intarsia colourwork as well as learning how
to change yarn colours so the transition looks seamless.
Crochet fans will also
have a chance to learn colour skills as we have a Crochet in Colour workshop on Saturday 11 May. At least a basic
knowledge of crochet will be needed in order to get the most from our
Colour Crochet workshop.
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| Crochet Chocolates using Coquette. Crochet with Colours, learn how to change colour and how to work the ends into your crochet. |
If you haven’t yet
learned how to crochet, or need a bit of help creating double and
treble crochets, our Beginners’ Crochet class on 24 May is just for you. As with all our classes, full instructions
and materials are provided and we are happy to offer advice on
projects you undertake using the techniques you learn in our classes.
With the May half-term
coming up at the end of the month, you might want to consider our
Swing The Needles kids’
knitting class on Saturday 25 May. A Beginners’ Crochet class
aimed at kids is being held on May 31. Adults are
also welcome to attend either of these classes.
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| Halloween Kids Knitting Workshop, October half term. |
Knitters looking for a
new challenge may also be interested in our two-part Toe-Up SockKnitting class. Taking place on consecutive
Fridays, this fun class shows you how to create your first pair of
socks. Part I covers casting on and working increases while knitting
in the round. Part II shows you how to shape the heel. You may find
it easier to master sock knitting if you’ve already tried knitting
in the round, but really only need to know how to knit and purl.
We’ve got eight
shades of sock yarn for you to choose from. Once you started
knitting socks, many people find they can’t stop. The great news is
we also sell Cotton
Plied Wool yarn, which knits to a similar tension and comes in a
range of plain and variegated colours. So there’s no excuse if sock
knitting turns out to be ‘your thing’.
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| Bonneterie Socks, Pattern by Sarah Wilson using Mustard Gold Socks Yarn |
All knitshop.co.uk
classes take place between 11am and 1pm at our outlet boutique at 326
Lee High Road, London SE13 5PJ. Classes cost £15 each per adult and
£10 per child under 16.
Links to this blog:
May workshop schedule:
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/245-may
Intarsia Knitting
workshop:
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/workshops/2743-intarsia-knitting.html
Kids’ Knitting
classes: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/319--kids
knitshop,co.uk Sock
Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/165-socks-yarn
knitshop.co.uk Cotton
Plied Wool yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/167-cotton-wool-yarn
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