Boost your
crochet skills this July
Summer lends itself
to cool cottons and lighter knits, so this month’s workshops focus
on some of the more delicate projects you can get stuck into.
We start July with a
crochet class covering how to read a pattern containing instructions
for lacework. Our Lace
Crochet workshop on Friday 12 July is ideal for anyone who knows
how to crochet and wants to learn how to combine the tight chains of
double and treble crochet with the more open fabric that you can
create with lace. We’ll build on the basic doubles you know to how
make and show you how to make double doubles, slips and half trebles
to add variety to your crochet design. We’ll be using fine crochet
threads and small steel crochet hooks, so prepare to concentrate in
order to complete your first lacy crochet project.
If you like the idea
of crochet but haven’t yet mastered holding a crochet hook and
turning chains, our Crochet
For Beginners class on Friday 19 July is just for you. We’ll
use the techniques demonstrated in this two-hour class to get you
started on your first crochet ‘make’. Choose whether you’d
prefer to crochet a flower or to learn how to make a classic Granny
square.
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| Crochet Cotton Granny Square |
With the school
holidays starting later this month, we’ll also be offering two
classes aimed at under-16s. Our Let’s Get Hooked class on Friday 19
July and 26 July shows kids aged over five how to knit with their
fingers. Those who quickly master the technique of finger-knitting
will then get the chance to try their hand at crochet.
All classes are held
at our Outlet Boutique at 326 Lee High Road, SE13 5PJ from 11am to
1pm.
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| Workshop at the Boutique Outlet |
We’ll provide all
the materials needed for each class and, where relevant, give you a
pattern to take away with you so you can complete a project you
started in our workshop at home. We’ll also provide plenty of
support, so feel free to email or call us should you get stuck with a
project we’ve shown you in our classes.
Note that children
need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when
attending knitshop.co.uk classes. Hot and cold refreshments will be
provided.
Once you’ve
learned the basics you’ll be able to try making some of the
downloading projects in our pattern library or featured in our
magazines. We’ve a great selection of cotton
yarns and crochet
hooks to get you started.
Links to this
blog:
knitshop.co.uk
Cotton Yarn range: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/22-cotton-yarn
Metal crochet hooks:
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/311-metal-crochet-hook
Crochet For
Beginners, 19 July http://www.knitshop.co.uk/workshops/2793-beginners-crochet-workshop.html
Let’s Get Hooked,
19 July http://www.knitshop.co.uk/workshops/2791-lets-get-hooked.html
Let’s Get Hooked,
26 July http://www.knitshop.co.uk/workshops/2792-lets-get-hooked.html
