Learning topics
Corner to corner crochet or c2c as its commonly known is a fairly new crochet technique and is based on various slanting diamond or brick patterns. The workshop covers the basics of c2c crochet including increase rows, decrease rows and colour changing. Skill level: Beginner/intermediate
Different stitches in knitting produce different textures and patterns, but also affect the way the fabric pulls up, pulls in, makes it thicker or thinner, and therefore can be a great design tool for shaping your designs from within the structure. Explore how you can use this in your knitting. Skill level: all. Tutor: Alison Ellen
Learn how to crochet Margaret O'Mara's Divine hat. Skill level: Beginner/intermediate. Tutor: Margaret O'Mara
Learn how to crochet this beautiful stained glass window (lattice) effect. Skill level: Intermediate. Tutor: Margaret O'Mara
Patchwork knitting is a technique that is simple, multi-directional, good for using remnants of yarn and makes good use of colour. Skill level: Beginner. Tutor: Lynda Fieldley
Learn about thrummed knitting that produces a warm felted lining to an item. Skill level: Beginner. Your tutor for this workshop is Clare Griffel.
A steek is the area around a cut in a knitted fabric. This workshop gives you the skills to make your cut with confidence. Skill level: Intermediate. Tutor: Steve Foreman.
Generally, knitting machines and their accessories do not pose a great risk to health or safety. Sensible measures and precautions can mitigate the risks that do exist. Supervision at varying levels is required for younger or less experienced users.
We recommend that you take time to read the information below. As well as the risk of injury to you and others, you risk damaging your machine if these guidelines are not followed.
(more…)The following people are prepared to show/teach people how to machine knit. Some may make a charge for doing so, and the standard of the tuition has not been checked.…
One of the Guild's main purposes is to further skills and inspire creativity for knitting and crochet. Our members are enthusiasts and experts who are happy to share their knowledge…
