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Slipknot and Across the Needlebed are “by members, for members.” Join a discussion on how we can encourage members to contribute to our publications. Not only Slipknot and Across the Needlebed, but also the website, videos and publications.
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Led by Gillian Laurence and Maureen Wheeler. The UK has signed up to 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and is creating an inventory. How can…
Led by Sarah Whitelaw and Angharad Thomas. 2028 will be the 50th anniversary of the Guild - what can we do to celebrate?
Leader: Maureen Wheeler
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Knowledge of basic crochet stitches
Summary: An opportunity to find out more about Irish Crochet techniques with or without using a padded cord. Make a motif of a flower, scroll, shamrock or rose.
Leader: Steve Foreman
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Confident Beginner
Summary: By the end of this workshop you will know what stranded knitting is, when it is an appropriate method to use, how to read a chart for colour knitting, and how to knit an object using stranded knitting. We will cover knitting with more than one colour, choice of colour, colour dominance, managing floats, and making increases and decreases.
Leader: Margaret Callaghan
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Suitable for all abilities
Summary: Learn the interesting entrelac technique and make a small pouch.
Convention is now fully booked. We have a waiting list. You will be added to the list if you book now. The best way to book your place is to…
Leader: Kelly Ferguson
Craft: Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Basic crochet skills
Summary: Mosaic crochet is a technique that uses two or more colours of yarn to create intricate colorwork patterns. We will be learning the overlay technique which involves working on the front only and changing colours every row creating a textured look.
Speaker Alyson Chu
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: Join publisher and founder of Moorit, Alyson Chu, in a behind the scenes look at what goes into making a crochet magazine.
Leader: Pat Banyard Smith
Craft: Machine Knitting
Experience: Confident beginner
Summary: Use your oddments to make an on-trend bandana for yourself, friends and family or even your dog!
