Leader: Alison Peck
Craft: Machine Knitting
Experience: Beginner
Summary: Beads add both surface decoration and weight to a garment. We will explore the different ways they can be used, and will consider the ‘rules’ you should follow when creating your own designs.
Description
Beads add both surface decoration and weight to a garment. We will explore the different ways they can be used, and will consider the ‘rules’ you should follow when creating your own designs.
About the workshop leader
I got my first knitting machine in 1982, having drooled over them in the local department store for some months. I couldn’t afford a new one, so mine was a second-hand Brother KH830 – and many people still knit on those today. Fast forward over 40 years, and I now have 4 very different ones permanently set up, and more yarn than I know what to do with. I borrow two machines from my local branch for Convention, and have 3 others that people have given me for ‘teaching and demonstrating’ purposes. Although machine-knitting is my ‘design’ medium, I also hand-knit and crochet (and have ben doing both of those for much longer).
Skills required
The ability to cast on and knit stocking stitch as a minimum. The ability to use a punchcard to knit tuck stitch or weave is useful.
Preparation
Nothing. Machines, yarn, tools and other materials will be provided.
What to bring
You do not need to bring anything. You may wish to bring a notebook. If you prefer to bring your own machine, please get in touch to find out if this is possible.
Safety
Please be aware that long, loose sleeves (particularly knitted garments) may get caught in the carriage. Short sleeves, close fitting sleeves or sleeves that can be ‘pushed up’ out of the way are required.
Additional material
Machines, yarn, tools and other materials will be provided.
