Leader: Lynda Fiendley
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Confident beginner
Summary: We will knit small shell shapes and learn how to join them to make a larger item.
Description
The workshop will be focused on basic patchwork knitting skills, but especially on knitting the shell shape.
You can add extra shells to the ones you knit in the workshop to create a small scarf or shawl. The aim is to knit at least 3 shell shapes in two different patterns, and to join them.
They can be added to, to make a small scarf/shawl or a bag. The scarf would need a circular needle to finish, but it is unlikely we’ll get that far in the workshop.
About the leader
I am a retired school teacher, a dabbler in many textile crafts, and an experienced knitter. I am always keen to explore different techniques, and, for me, patchwork knitting has been one of those.
Skills required
Basic hand knitting skills.
Preparation
None
What to bring
- DK yarn in two contrasting colours (any fibre).
- Short knitting needles, or double pointed needles (4.5m or 5mm). You will need a circular needle to complete the scarf, but it is unlikely that you will reach that stage during the workshop.
Additional material
Lynda will supply a handout with instructions and pattern suggestions.
