Join us for a festive free drop-in workshop at Waterstones' late night event, and knit your own bookmark! Whether you're a seasoned old-timer or a never-knitted-beforer, we'll have wool and needles and all the help you need to knit your very first woolly scarf bookmark. Take a break from shopping and get into your bookmark-knitting groove - add one to…
For knitters who've conquered the basics of casting on and off and knitting and purling, this hat class will add circular knitting to your knitty repertoire, and help keep yourself and your friends toasty this winter. You will learn how to: Cast on and join to knit in the round using a circular needle Rib, knit and purl in the round. Manage…
Everyone is welcome and no booking is required. Just bring along your knitting, crochet or come without and find some inspiration for a new project. There will be plenty of help for anyone who's stuck with pattern problems or just general getting-started advice. We'll have wine, tea and cake to keep us going. So if you want a second opinion on your…
Get started with knitting and learn the knit and purl basics in this fun three hour class. The class is suitable for complete knitting novices – no previous experience is necessary. You will learn how to: cast on knit purl create a thumb hole cast off sew up You will finish the class with a cosy hand warmer and all you need…
This 5 week course takes place on 25 January, 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th February 2024 Start (and finish) knitting a sweater? Yes you can! If you've conquered the basics of casting on, purling, knitting and binding off, then you're ready to move on and make a start on your first garment and this set of classes will take you…
This two part class takes place on 28 January and 4 February 2024 If you're on the way with knitting and purling and feel like a new challenge, sock knitting will help you turn that corner (and a heel!), and leave you with a warm and toasty feeling for the rest of this winter and many more to come. In…
One method Good. Two methods better! Joint pain, knitting speed, stitch tension and stranded colourwork are all good reasons to extend your repertoire of knitting styles. Whether you're a life-long English 'thrower' style knitter, or you've never mastered the art of having the yarn wrapped around your fingers as you knit, this class will get you started with a fresh…
Curious about new directions for your colourwork knitting? Interested in personalizing your knitting? Think of Intarsia and its separate and multiple fields of colour, each with their own shape and form. Intarsia takes colourwork knitting beyond repeating patterns, opening up new possibilities with design and colour. Whether you want to put a picture on a sweater or include someone's initials in a…
