Knitshop.co.uk –
February class schedule
Knitting and
crocheting are rewarding pastimes. The extensive choice of yarns,
fibres and patterns now available means there are limitless
possibilities to what you can make and how it will look.
As well as offering
an impressive selection of knitting and crochet yarns, knitshop.co.uk
supports its customers all the way with advice on which yarns are
most suitable for a specific project and email advice if you find it
difficult to complete a pattern.
We want you to get
maximum enjoyment from your creative endeavours. One of the best
feelings comes from the successful completion of a project that
involves tackling new stitches and skills.
Whether you’re new
to handknitting and crochet, or keen to extend your skills, taking a
class can really boost your progress and give you the confidence to
tackle challenging designs.
Each month,
knitshop.co.uk holds classes at our Lee High Road Boutique Outlet
where we show you how to get started with knitting, crochet or
felting, or how to build on existing skills. Classes take place on
Fridays and Saturdays, with dedicated classes for youngsters. Adult
classes are £15 each, while classes
for under 16s cost £10.
This February we’ve
got a great choice of workshops to choose from. For our youngsters we are offering Swing The Needles and Let's Get Hooked on Friday 22 February, Saturday 16 and 23 February.
New knitters are
invited to join us on Saturday 16 February for our Learn
To Knit class. where we’ll show you how to hold the needles and
how to knit your first rows of stitches. By the end of this two-hour
class, you will be able to knit your very own scarf. All the
materials you need are provided. This class is suitable for both
adults and children.
If it’s crochet
you yearn to learn, our Crochet
For Beginners class on 15 February is just for you. During this
class you’ll learn basic crochet techniques and will use them to
create a flower. After this you’ll be able to start crocheting
everything from Granny squares to bags and scarves.
In fact, if you
already know how to crochet doubles and trebles, our 1
February and 23
February class on combining colours in your crochet projects is a
great next step. We’ll show you how to make
a two-tone square using crochet. Don’t worry if you’re a bit
rusty, we’ll offer a recap on essential crochet stitches too.
Alternatively, we’ll
be holding an Introduction
to Lace Crochet class on Saturday 8 February. Here, we’ll delve
into the challenging world of fine crochet work using steel
crochet hooks and crochet
threads. You’ll need some experience of crochet in order to
benefit from attending this class. However, you’ll learn how to
read and work from US and European crochet patterns, as well as a
range of crochet stitches.
February’s
knitting workshops include How
To Knit A Cowl. Held on 2 February and 9
February, this workshop focuses on knitting in the round to
create a cosy cowl based on a Mobius loop. If you’ve mastered
stocking stitch and variations of knitting and purling, our Knitting
in the Round workshop will take your knitting to the next
dimension allowing you to create garments without seams. As well as a
cowl, we’ll show you how to use the technique to create gloves and
hats.
Finally, if you’re
after a more delicate project, give our Flower
Corsage class a try. Here, we use fine 2.5mm needles to conjure
up a pretty rose that can be pinned to a jacket, dress or hat. The
class, on 22 February, teaches you how to work increases and
decreases to make a stunning accessory.
All classes take
place at knitshop.co.uk’s 326 Lee High Road boutique outlet [map
here] from 11am to 1pm, with no more than eight attendees per
session. Materials and refreshments are provided.
For details of all
our classes, click
here.
