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Threads of Life Introduces Knitting with Texture Workshop - 30 Jan

Published: 9th January 2010 14:12

Castle Donington wool shop, Threads of Life, is holding a Knitting with Texture workshop on Saturday 30th January 2010.

Interior of Threads of Life wool shop in Castle DoningtonThreads of Life wool shop in Castle DoningtonThe full day workshop will be led by Emma King, a local knitting expert who has published four books on the subject . Only 10 places are available and will run between 10.00am - 4.00pm. 

The class is linked to current trends and magazines, and demonstrates how different textures can be combined. Participants will complete a project which focuses on techniques such as cabling and lacework

Participants will need to bring the following:
A pair each of 4mm and 3.25mm needles
Cable needle
Sewing-up needle

Knitting ability: This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.

Full cost £45, including refreshments, lunch and materials.  Contact Sue Forshaw at Threads of Life on 01332 811597 to reserve a place.  Please fill in the booking form and send a cheque for £10 payable to 'Threads of Life'.

Click here to download the booking form (or right click, 'save as' to save to desktop).

More Workshops at Threads of Life 

Learn to Knit workshop

Full day workshop led by Erica Pask

Saturday 13th February, 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm
at Threads of Life, Castle Donington (see contact page for location, map and directions)

Only 10 places available

This workshop is for beginners, or those who want to start again. 
All the basic skills will be taught including how to hold the needles, different methods of casting on and the basic stitches knit and purl. Understanding different yarns and their tensions, choosing suitable projects and reading simple patterns will all be covered. This is a great opportunity to learn a skill that can give huge amounts of pleasure and satisfaction. Learning to create something with beautiful materials is a delight.

Full cost £40, including refreshments, lunch and materials.
To reserve a place please fill in the booking form and send a cheque for £10 payable to 'Threads of Life'. 

Professional Finishing workshop

Full day workshop led by Emma King

Saturday 20th March 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm
at Threads of Life, Castle Donington (see contact page for location, map and directions)

Only 10 places available

This workshop will provide you with all the necessary skills needed to give your hand- knitted projects a professional finish. Techniques covered will include picking up stitches for necks and button bands, short row shaping, grafting and mattress stitch. You will be required to knit and bring with you some small stocking stitch samples which will enable you to get the most out of your day.

Participants will need to bring the following:

  • Three 10x10cm stocking stitch squares in double knitting weight yarn. These are very important as we will use them throughout the day.
  • A pair of 4mm and 3.25mm needles.
  • Sewing up needles.

Knitting ability: This course is suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters. New knitters must have knowledge of the basic techniques.

Full cost £40, including refreshments, lunch and materials. To reserve a place please fill in the booking form and send a cheque for £10 payable to 'Threads of Life'.
Only 10 places available 

Click here to download the booking form (or right click, 'save as' to save to desktop).

Threads of Life, Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2LB
More information about Threads of Life here
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