£285.00
Beginners Knitting Machine Workshop
Two day Workshop
July 28th -and 29th 2024 / Sunday and Monday … FULLY BOOKED!
September 23rd and 24th / Monday and Tuesday … SPACES AVAILABLE
10am – 4.30pm
£285
All notes, equipment provided
Homemade Lunch and tea, coffee cake included
Accommodation available on site please email with enquiries/availability
Whether you are brand-new to machine knitting or are a bit rusty and want to refresh your skills this course is an ideal opportunity to learn the basics of how to use a knitting machine in a friendly and supportive environment and leave with a wearable scarf that you will be proud of.
You will learn all the essential skills needed to enable you to knit with confidence on your own machine at home. On the first day Sian will cover how to cast on and cast off, colour changing and knitting stripes, hems and pin tucks, and how to use transfer tools to create decorative effects such as eyelets. You will also explore the essential technique of creating tension swatches to enable you to calculate the measurements of the scarf that you will design and knit on the second day.
Throughout the course Sian will help you to troubleshoot common mistakes that can occur whilst knitting and learn how to avoid them. In addition to these skills you be advised on purchasing and maintaining knitting machines.
The small class size means that each individual receives the tuition they need and your progression is paced appropriately.
You will leave with a range of samples documenting the skills covered as well as detailed printed notes that you can reference as you continue to knit in your own time. Printed notes are provided but you may want to bring a camera and notebook to write your own personal notes.
Beginners Knitting Machine Workshop
Two day Workshop
JULY 28th and 29th 2024 / Sunday and Monday… FULLY BOOKED
September 23rd and 24th / Monday and Tuesday … SPACES AVAILABLE
10am – 4pm
£285
All notes, equipment provided
Homemade Lunch and tea, coffee cake included
Accommodation available on site please email with enquiries/availability
| Date | September 23rd and 24th |
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Clare Rhys Davies –
Had an absolutely fabulous time doing this course. It’s hugely satisfying on so many levels – not only taking first steps in a new skill but the space, the food and the company of creative, crafty people is very nourishing. I cant recommend it highly enough. Sian is such an encouraging and inspirational teacher who makes everyone feel that they can achieve even when things go awry! Highly recommend .
The Maker –
Thank you so much Clare. I am delighted you enjoyed the workshop. I loved having you all here and sharing with you my love for all things knitting. I am just so excited now to see where you take your machine knitting projects to next. Please do keep in touch and let me know how you get on. sian x
Sharon Old –
What a wonderful 2 days! I can only echo Clare’s comments that the course, setting, company and food were truly nourishing…especially the homemade vegan bakewell! Sian was such a patient and enthusiastic teacher, encouraging us to get creative and learn from our mistakes, and I am taking away confidence that I have the skills to be able to practice at home. Completely recommend this course and can’t wait for the next one. Thank you Sian!
Maria Healy (verified owner) –
Had a fantastic time with Sian on the beginners machine knitting course – she really has the patience of a saint. Nothing is too much trouble for her. She guides you through step by step and makes everything achievable and you feel safe to explore the machine at your own pace. We had the most wonderful food. She’s a great cook/host/source of inspiration. I made a beautiful wrap that I’ll get loads of wear out of – she even kindly repaired my dropped stitches 😅. I would highly recommend this course. Thank you Sian you are wonderful in every way xx
The Maker –
Thankyou so much Maria! I loved having you all here and teaching you about the wonders of the knitting machine. You all did incredibly well and I was blown away by the scarves you all designed and made in the two days. xxx