Knitting Club Workshop 5

This club is a series of 12 workshops. It is not necessary to attend each one but some projects will span 2 workshops. Please read the details of each workshop. 

Welcome to Bugweed’s Knitting Club! It’s time to get knitting mastered with our carefully designed series of 12 workshops to help you learn all the skills you will need to be a successful confident knitter.

Emma and Sue, our tutors with oceans of knowledge, are ready to guide you through every stage from casting on to working in 3d. Come and learn essential skills and techniques for different knitting projects and make some items on the way!

Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.

Each month there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom!

April

Hand-Warmers – Part 1 of 2
Join us for a relaxed and friendly session exploring a range of beautiful yarns and discovering how each one feels to knit. You’ll have the chance to try four ply, double knit, and chunky yarns before choosing your favourite for your project.

We’ll learn how to create ribbing using knit and purl stitches, then begin making your very own hand-warmers. There will be a selection of patterns to choose from, including simple stocking stitch designs, with an optional cable pattern for anyone feeling adventurous and ready to try something new.

May

Hand-Warmers – Part 2 of 2
In our second session, we’ll continue working on your hand-warmers, learning how to shape for thumbs to give them a comfortable, snug fit. You’ll also be guided through mattress stitch, a clever technique that allows you to sew your pieces together neatly and almost invisibly — giving your finished hand-warmers a beautiful, professional touch.

Come along, build your skills, and enjoy creating something cosy and handmade!

What do you need to bring?

• Enthusiasm
• A notebook and pen
• Glasses if you need them!

What is included?

• Straight knitting needles
• acrylic yarn
• all patterns required

Required sewing knowledge/experience

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners to knitting.

About our tutor

Emma and Sue are both members of the Bugweed’s team and have much experience in knitting. They both enjoy knitting a wide variety of projects using different yarns.  Emma loves to knit and crochet shawls and Sue can often be found knitting up a jumper for her grandchildren! They are kind, caring and patient, making them the perfect tutors for our very beginners knitting club!