Leader: Judy Jones
Craft: Machine Knitting
Experience: Beginner with basic knowledge of machine knitting.
Summary: Machine knit and finish a small hand sized toy Teddy. Bring your own knitting machine.
Description
Machine Knit a Teddy shape in 4ply yarn. This involves casting on and off, holding position and finishing by sewing up, stuffing and embroidering features.
This is a very easy project suitable for beginners who have some knowledge of single bed machine knitting.
Suggestions to enhance Teddy will be suggested and knitted if time allows.
Demonstration of procedures and help will be given at every stage.
About the leader
I have been teaching MK and many other textile skills since the 1980s mostly vocational City & Guilds and ULCI /CENTRA courses.
I have been a member of the Knitting & Crochet Guild since 1978.
Email: judy.alan@btinternet.com
Skills required
Basic working knowledge of a punchcard Knitting Machine .
Preparation
Refresh your machine knitting skills if you haven’t used your machine recently. Clean your machine.
What to bring
A single bed punchcard or basic knitting machine complete and in good working order.
Knitting Table.
50g 4 ply yarn your choice of colour. Boucle, chenille, shetland, wool or acrylic yarns are all suitable.
Waste yarn .
Small amount 20g 2ply yarn to knit a scarf for teddy .
Small amount of Toy stuffing if easily available.
Yarn for features, a length of Black perle embroidery thread or black yarn or similar.
Sewing bodkin needle and scissors .
Additional material
Judy will supply a pattern instruction sheet handout
Judy will also have extra Yarn for features, some Toy stuffing, 2ply yarn, sewing needles, if needed, and a wool winder.
