Workshops 2024
To book onto any of our workshops please contact the store on 01603 927034. When a class is full we generally take the details from the website to advertise new classes, if you have any queries on dates for our classes please contact the shop. All workshops are held at our premises at 11 Pottergate, Norwich
Knitting - with Rebecca Bone
Jumper in the Round - 14th September, 19th October and 16th November, 1.30-4.30pm
A three part workshop, once monthly, to construct a jumper with a lace pattern yoke. The garment will be knitted in the round, using circular needles, from the top down. This course is suitable for those who are novice knitters, but are comfortable with cost on/off, knit and purl. All other techniques will be taught.
Elements covered in the course will include:
Using circular needles in the round.
Choice of yarns to achieve gauge.
Following graphs for lace designs.
Short rowing.
Provisional cast on.
Personalising design elements.
Class 1: Choosing yarn; swatching to achieve gauge; getting started in the round; following lace graphs.
Class 2: Working through lace designs; knitting main garment body; making adjustments to garment design.
Class 3: Knitting sleeves; adjusting necklines; finishing techniques.
Materials: The pattern will be provided printed and by email. You will require circular needles 60/80cm long, 3.75mm and 4mm. Also the sleeves can be worked on dpn’s or 40cm long circulars, in a 3.75 and 4mm. You may need different needles to achieve tension so you may wish to bring a selection with you.
A selection of different yarns will be demonstrated in store and you will be guided to choose suitable yarn for the project.
Workshop costs: The workshop will cost £50, this will cover the three classes tuition and the pattern, and there will also be a 10% discount available to all materials purchased for the course.
Beginners Socks.
Wednesday 12th and 19th June, 1.30-4.30pm
Saturday 26th October and 2nd November 10-1pm
Learn how to get started on the addictive hobby of sock knitting.
Aimed at competent knitters, but who want to learn the techniques necessary to work socks.
We will cover working in the round on double pointed needles, shaping a heel and grafting toes.
£50 for the two classes, includes materials.
Fair Isle Hat - Saturday 26th October and 2nd November, 1.30-4.30pm.
Learn how to knit Stranded Colour Work on a circular needle.
Aimed at those who can knit basic stitches but haven’t experimented with colour work.
We will be knitting in the round on circular needles.
using two hands to hold both colours of yarn.
reading graphs to follow colour pattern.
£60 for the two classes, includes materials.
Patchwork Square Blanket Course. Wednesday 11th September 2024 and running throughout the year mainly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 10-1pm.
Course dates: Wednesday 11th September, 9th October, 13th November, 11th December, 8th January, 12th February, 12th March, 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 8th July and 13th August.
A year long course covering different techniques, including cable work, lace and colourwork, bringing it all together to create a beautiful, individual blanket.
Aimed at novice knitters who can cast on, knit and purl. We will be developing your knowledge of different stitches and techniques and growing your confidence in your knitting skills.
We will be learning how to follow patterns, cable, knit lace, colour work in Intarsia and Fair Isle, join together and knit on borders.
Wool and patterns provided. You will need a pair of 5mm needles.
£30 per class, payable quarterly in advance, (£90 first quarter payable on booking to secure place).
All classes must be booked and paid for in advance to secure places. We keep our classes small to ensure personal tuition, therefore refund of payment for cancellations will only be given if the place is filled by another student.
We reserve the right to cancel the class if circumstances demand it, but full refunds will be given in this situation.