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…
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…
Ohmygoodnessme it's nearly WWKIP Day. When is it?? This year's World Wide Knit in Public Day is happening on 11 June, and we're celebrating in the London Borough of Knitting at the Well Street Festival with a Pic-Knit.That means you just come along with your friends and your knitting, or come alone and pick up some new ones when you…
Mouche the bear and all his friends have a long journey ahead of them - they’re coming to London! As they’re not sure what the weather will be like, they’ve decided to pack lots of different outfits and be prepared for all eventualities. Thankfully Cinthia Vallet is accompanying them all, so she can help with all the luggage and passports etc..…
To celebrate the publication of Mouche and Friends, Cinthia Vallet's first book collection of knitted animals, we are thrilled to announce that she will be making the journey from France to Clapton to give a special seamless toy-making masterclass. The class will be based on a little bunny pattern she has specially designed for knitters who'd like to get started…
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…
Why let a dropped stitch spoil your day when it's so much fun picking it up? Join Helen Reed (AKA The Wool Kitchen) and Wild and Woolly for a masterclass in mastering your stitches and sorting things out when they go awry. In this class you will learn how to: read and understand mistakes in your knitting - what can and can't be…
This 3 part course takes place on 18 and 25 OCtober and 1 November. For absolute beginners, rusty old-timers and unsure novices, this 3 part course will get you properly in the crochet saddle so that you can confidently move onto more ambitious projects afterwards. Join long-time crocheter, knitter, designer , Sophie Heathscott for this 3 part course that will…
Join us for an evening to celebrate the launch of Judit Gummlich's ground-breaking new reference book, Embroidery on Knits. We are thrilled to welcome Judit and her collaborator photographer Simone Hawlisch to the shop for an introductory talk and Q & A session. Reserve you own copy of the book for Judit to sign, by ordering here . Alternatively if…
Take a new direction with your knitting by adding differently coloured motifs and patterns. Stranded colourwork, also known as fairisle knitting, has a rich history in the textile traditions of the Scottish highlands and islands, across the nordic countries and the Baltic. Fairisle knitting will open the door on a whole new repertoire of patterns, and can also be the…
Wild and Woolly is thrilled to announce that Shetland Wool Week regular and Knitwear designer and tutor, Janette Budge will be making the long journey from her home nearly 600 miles north of Clapton, to run a steeking class in the shop. Steeking is the traditional Shetland method of cutting fairisle knitting, to open up necklines, cardigan fronts and sleeve…
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…
