You don't need to be downhearted that your big toe is starting poke through your favourite socks, or sad that a moth decided to snack on your sweater while it was packed up for the summer. Join celebrated visible mender Shelley Zetuni AKA the Sewing Smith for 3 hours of relaxed slow mending and creative repair. Learn how to darn…
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…
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…
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…
This 5 week course takes place on 31 October, 7, 14, 21 November & 5 December 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…
From straightening out your wobbly rib to sizing advice. From navigating an over whelming array of patterns to making friends with colour. From locating your lost knitting mojo to puzzling out intarsia on a seamless sweater, we've all got questions we wish we had answers to. They may be big, small, technical, spiritual, radical, practical, or even slightly ridiculous. We…
Knitting doesn't get much cosier than this! A thrum is a whisp of unspun woollen fluff and thrumming is the traditional art of working thrums into your gloves and slippers to create an extra warm and and ridiculously cuddly layer inside Join Wendy Peterson for this one-off festive treat-filled class. During the class you will make a miniaturised version of…
