Learn To Knit 2 Socks at One Time Course
kate atherley is the knitting editor of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, Knitty’s technical editor for socks, frequent contributor to UK’s Yarn Forward and an experienced teacher. www.wisehildaknits.com
404c3 – Two Socks in One (20) Intermediate to Advanced
Suffering from second sock syndrome? Bored with your usual way of knitting socks? Looking for a way to challenge yourself? Come learn to knit two socks at the same time – one inside the other with two colours of yarn on the same set of needles. Pre-requisite: Proficient sock knitter. Bring: 4.5mm needles (dpns or long circular for magic loop method).
3 Hour Workshop – Thu 1:00 to 4:00
Learn TO Knit Lace At Creativ Festival
405c3 – Knitting Lace (20) Advanced Beginner
This lace knitting adventure gets you started on a triangular shawl in a traditional Shetland pattern, while learning the basics. Try the special stitches, find out about patterns and how to read and work from charts and written instruction. See how to identify, fix and prevent mistakes. Plus, proper finishing and blocking for the best results. Pre-requisite: Able to knit, purl & decrease. Bring: 4mm & 4.5mm needles (straight or short circular).
3 Hour Workshop – Sat 1:00 to 4:00
406c3 – Expert Tips (25) All Levels
Kate tells all about… swatching and gauge (how, why and when) and how to make yarn substitutions with confidence. Plus, explore different ways of casting on, casting off, increasing and decreasing. Discover the pros and cons of each and when to use which method. See why blocking is important and it can be easy! Bring: Set of 4-5mm needles (straight or short circular).
3 Hour Workshop – Sun 1:00 to 4:00
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