£25 each workshop
FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER, 1 – 4pm FINISHING TECHNIQUES
❤️ Knitting but hate sewing up? Feel unhappy with the finished look of your project?
This is one our most popular workshops because you will learn to pick up stitches, different cast off techniques for a better finish, different methods of sewing up your projects, grafting and much more.
Please note – this is not for beginner knitters. There is ‘preparation homework’ which must be completed and brought to the class. See below for details.
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FRIDAY 18th OCTOBER, 1 – 4pm. CROCHET A PUMPKIN!
Fancy learning to crochet a pumpkin? Then this is the class for you to have fun in!
You will need to be able to complete a chain and a UK Double crochet to make this.
We will supply the yarn and stuffing, along with a pattern, instructions, refreshments and of course the tutor!
You will need to bring your favourite 5.5mm or 4mm Crochet hook, depending on which size Pumpkin you wish to make. Don’t worry if you don’t have them or you forget them, as we sell them in the shop in various styles from just £1.95!
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We will be organising more classes soon, just keep an eye out.
Our Crochet teacher is on holiday for the next few weeks, so it may be a while before we sort those out!
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To book, please call into the shop, ring Sheila or Hayley on 01706 614063, or email thegirls@thespottedsheep.co.uk or use the contact form here to book a place.
£25 each workshop
Please note that we will require a contact number, just in case of emergencies!
KNITTING TECHNIQUES ‘HOMEWORK’
You need to do a little homework for this workshop (don’t panic it’s not a garment – only sample squares. You will need to bring 4 knitted swatches – any yarn except 4ply, but all the same weight of yarn, preferably Aran or Chunky – 25 Stitches, 3” Garter Stitch then 3” stocking stitch and ALL need to be left on the needle or a stitch holder. You will also need to bring a pair of needles suitable for the yarn samples, although we will have some emergency needles you can borrow if required.
If you wish to take a class but these classes are not convenient, please email the shop, stating what you are interested in and when you would prefer it and we will take this into account when we are arranging further classes.
We are also trying to ascertain interest in providing classes for Fair Isle Knitting, Magic Loop knitting, Knitting in the round (both with Dpns and circular needles), Lace knitting, Beaded knitting, Knitting Cables & Bobbles, Refresher knitting courses, Brioche Knitting, etc. as well as Corner2Corner Crochet, etc. If you are interested in taking any of these, or have a suggestion for a class, please contact the shop as above giving appropriate details.