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‘Mosaic crochet’ with Kelly Ferguson
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.
Image credit; Moorit Magazine
Keynote: ‘Making “Moorit” – behind the scenes of a crochet magazine’ by Alyson Chu
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.
Photo: Pat Banyard-Smith
‘Triangular bandana with integral icord edging’ with Pat Banyard Smith
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!
Keynote: ‘The Healing Power of Knitting’ by Dr Mia Hobbs & Dr Paula Redmond
Speakers: Dr Mia Hobbs & Dr Paula Redmond
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: We will use our psychological expertise to provide an exploration into the science behind how and why knitting benefits our mental health. We will introduce the Creative Restoration model which summarises the main themes arising from research.
Image credit: The Framework Knitters Museum
Friday 4 September: 12:00pm to 2:00pm – Visit to Framework Knitters Museum
We have arranged an optional group visit to The Framework Knitters Museum at Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham. NG11 6HE.
The additional cost is £9 per person (this will be added to your Convention invoice). Members are responsible for their transport to and from the museum..
We have arranged an optional group visit to The Framework Knitters Museum at Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham. NG11 6HE.
The additional cost is £9 per person (this will be added to your Convention invoice). Members are responsible for their transport to and from the museum..
Photo credit: Helen Jordan
‘Have a go at freeform crochet’ with Helen Jordan
Leader: Helen Jordan
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Advanced beginner
Summary: Have a go at freeform crochet and maybe add a few techniques to your toolkit.
Photo credit: Lindy Zubairy.
‘Introduction to crochet cables’ with Lindy Zubairy
Leader: Lindy Zubairy
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Confident improver
Summary: This workshop introduces raised (or round-the-post) crochet stitches that can be used to create highly textured fabrics such as ribs and embossed work. Alongside crossed stitches, they also form the basis of the crochet cable stitches we will look at.
Photo credit: Rachel Lemon
‘Top-down Jumpers’ with Rachel Lemon
Leader: Rachel Lemon
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Beginner
Summary: We’ll consider different types of top-down jumpers – raglan, yoke, with fitted sleeves. .
Show & Tell
Compere: Rachel Lemon
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: Our popular Show & Tell returns to give you another chance to show off your creations to other crafters.
Compere: Rachel Lemon
Craft: Hand Knitting, Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: Our popular Show & Tell returns to give you another chance to show off your creations to other crafters.
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