Bugweeds Limited

Fibre Friends Skills Hour
2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to our new fortnightly pre-social social event!
Fibre Friends Skills Hour is for the hour before the Thursday Craft & Chat session and features our local, friendly and knowledgeable yarn expert: Geraldine.
Each session she will show you a new skill / aspect of yarn craft. There will be a demonstration and a very informal Q&A.
This session is all about blocking your finished project. Geraldine will explain why and how to block using the wool wash, Eucalan.
You will receive a free 100ml bottle of Eucalan with your booking!

Fibre Friends Skills Hour
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30
Welcome to Fibre Friends Skills Hour!
Are you wanting to top up your skills and knowledge with an informal interactive demonstration? Well this is for you! Our lovely friend and expert yarn-fanatic Geraldine will guide you through a different skill every fortnight. You will even receive a free gift as part of your ticket price!
Join us on March 13th to learn how to knit on circular needles. This skill often appears magical to those who are new to it but Geraldine will make you confident and help you to start off knitting either a twiddlemuff or cowl.
This week’s free gift is a set of 5mm circular needles for you to use in the session to begin your project!
Why knit on circular needles? Well… they are compact and easy to carry which makes them perfect for on the go knitters, they handle large and heavy projects without the need for seams and they can even alleviate discomfort and strain in the wrists, hands and shoulders due to their ergonomic design.
So come along and begin your journey of knitting in the round! The world is your oyster!

Fibre Friends Skills Hour - Socks!
2025-03-27 17:30 - 2025-04-10 18:30
Fibre Friends is all about socks for the next three sessions! If it’s time for you to master the art of sock knitting, then join Geraldine for three 1 hour sessions with time in between to have a go at home.
Session 1 Thursday 27th March – Cast on both of your socks using the magic loop method on the circular needles that you will receive as a free gift for booking.
Session 2 Thursday 10th April – Learn how to turn the heel and continue to knit the body of the socks.
Session 3 Thursday 24th April – Complete your socks and confidently cast off!
There is one payment for all three sessions and, as mentioned, you will receive your circular needles free!
You will need a ball of 4ply sock yarn which is available in a variety of colours in Bugweed’s yarn emporium!!
These are small, relaxed knitting sessions where our lovely expert, Geraldine, will guide you through the process of sock knitting and answer all your questions. Basic knitting skills are required but you will no doubt learn quickly and confidently within the group so don’t worry if you are relatively new to knitting!

Fibre Friends Skills Hour - Cast On!
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30
Fibre Friends is all about different cast on methods for the next four sessions. Each session is booked separately with a free knitting accessory for each session!
Session 1 Thursday 22nd May- Master the method of the knitted picot cast on so you can add this decorative scalloped edge to your knits. Its delicate edge will add detail and interest to your garments and blankets.
You will need a ball of DK yarn and some 4mm knitting needles.
Book now and receive your free stitch holders at the workshop!
These are small, relaxed knitting sessions where our lovely expert, Geraldine, will guide you through the process of sock knitting and answer all your questions. Basic knitting skills are required but you will no doubt learn quickly and confidently within the group so don’t worry if you are relatively new to knitting!

A Reet Good Yorkshire Knees Up with Solstice
2025-05-23 13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon Tea with Solstice
After the great success of our first afternoon tea event, we are delighted to welcome West Yorkshire Spinners back to Bugweed’s!
Join the lovely Janice from WYS for Yorkshire tea, cake, cheese and a good old Bugweed’s social time of knitting, crocheting and chat! There will be an exclusive trunk show of garments made using patterns from the new pattern book Voyage, and using the beautiful new range of WYS yarn Solstice. You will be able to try on the garments, squish the yarn and talk patterns and techniques with Janice and others.
All attendees will receive a FREE single pattern in a very special Bugweed’s bag. You will also be given the opportunity to have 10% of all Solstice yarn making it a special price of £13.45/skein especially for you!

About the yarn:
Solar energy from the Sun is provided all year round, nourishing the land and feeding the Earth’s plants and trees.
Our fibres are all derived from natural sources. Falkland Islands wool is one of the world’s purest wools – offering a clean white fleece and supreme softness. TencelTM Lyocell is harvested through sustainably managed wood sources, and our cashmere is responsibly sourced, providing pure luxury.
Light, luxurious and elegant, Solstice is the perfect natural fibre 4ply for the changing seasons.

About the book:

The talented pattern designer Sarah Hatton, has designed six stunning patterns that bring knitted summer garments to your wardrobe. The luxurious yarn is shown off through classically elegant designs using techniques such as top-down knitting and lace hems. This book is one to drool over, knit from and thoroughly enjoy.

Fibre Friends Skills Hour - Cast On!
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30
Fibre Friends is all about different cast on methods for the next four sessions. Each session is booked separately with a free knitting accessory for each session!
Session 2 Thursday 12th June – Master a range of casting on methods to continue your knitting journey. Geraldine will also discuss the importance of tension squares when starting knitting a new project.
You will need a ball of aran weight yarn and some 4.5mm knitting needles.
Book now and receive your free point protectors at the workshop!
These are small, relaxed knitting sessions where our lovely expert, Geraldine, will guide you through the process of sock knitting and answer all your questions. Basic knitting skills are required but you will no doubt learn quickly and confidently within the group so don’t worry if you are relatively new to knitting!

Knitting Club Workshop 1
2026-01-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:30
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 week there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom!
January
Cast on techniques and learn the knit stitch. Start knitting your dishcloth using garter stitch and acrylic yarn.
February
Practice your knit stitch and learn how to cast off. Complete your dishcloth.
March
Add a pearl stitch to the knit and learn how to knit and pearl. Practice stocking stitch.
April
Learn how to increase and decrease your stitches in knitting including ‘make 1’.
May
Understand how to knit a rib, use stitch markers and begin to read patterns. Start to knit some hand warmers.
June
Continue to practice your skills by knitting hand warmers. Learn the basics of sewing up and complete your hand warmer.
July
Explore and learn all about different yarns, various weights and how to accurately substitute yarns in patterns.
August
Begin to tackle knitting in the round and learn about circular needles. Start to knit a cowl using wool based yarn.
September
Continue to master knitting in the round on circular needles and learn all about blocking; how and why you block.
October
Learn how to change yarn colour when knitting.
November
Begin to understand techniques in knitting in 3d. Start your Christmas decorations!
December
Continue to learn about knitting in 3d and complete your decoration.
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!

Knitting Club Workshop 2
2026-02-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:30

Toe-tally Beginner Socks
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:30
This course is a series of 3 workshops. It is important to attend each one as the skills will be added to each session.
Welcome to Toe-tally Beginner Socks with Eleanor! We are so excited to bring you a complete beginners sock-knitting course where you will have chance to really master your skills.
Socks can look intimidating, but they don’t have to be.
Join us for a relaxed, supportive 3 week sock-knitting course designed for sock beginners, rusty knitters and anyone who’s ever felt stuck with those double-pointed needles or turning heels. Running every other Saturday, this course breaks down the process into clear manageable steps so you can build confidence, learn essential techniques and finish with a beautiful handmade sock!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Across the three sessions, you’ll learn everything from a stretchy cast-on and turning heels to shaping the toe, with plenty of guidance, demonstrations, and time to practice in a friendly environment with lots of tea and biscuits!
Week 1
Learn the stretchy Norwegian cast-on, perfect for socks. Create the ribbed cuff. Start knitting the leg of the sock. Get comfy using DPNs and other sock knitting treats!
Week 2
Step-by-step guidance to knit the heel flap and turning the heel. Pick up stitches and create the gusset. Begin to knit the foot of the sock.
Week 3
Shape the toe. Learn how to finish off the sock and use garter stitch. Recap and start on the second sock if you have time! learn some extra tips, tricks and troubleshooting.
What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!
Your choice of any 4ply sock knitting yarn (Remember you can buy them in store!)

What is included?

a set of 3.25mm Knit Pro Zing Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Eleanor has been part of our team for a couple of years and is a super all round crafter! Knitting is one of her many textile passions and she confidently tackles a whole range of tricky knitting patterns. She is studying pattern design at University and is looking forward to a career in the fashion industry. Eleanor is patient with all learners and is highly skilled at explaining tricky techniques.

Knitting Club Workshop 3
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:30
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!
March
Join us for a fun and cosy workshop where you’ll create an adorable Easter chick – perfectly sized to snuggle a chocolate cream egg inside!
Using a simple, beginner-friendly pattern, you’ll learn how to increase and decrease your stitches, stitch your pieces together, and build confidence with knit stitch, casting on, and casting off.
If you’re comfortable casting on and knitting a few rows in knit stitch, you’re ready to join in. Come along, get creative, and leave with a sweet handmade Easter companion!

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!

Knitting Club Workshop 4
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30
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!

Knitting Club Workshop 5
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:30

Toe-tally Beginner Socks No DPNs!!!
2026-05-23 13:00 - 2026-06-20 15:30
This course is a series of 3 workshops. It is important to attend each one as the skills will be added to each session.
Welcome to Toe-tally Beginner Socks with Eleanor! We are so excited to bring you the second instalment of our beginners sock-knitting course where you will have chance to further develop your skills and master using circular needles.
Socks can look intimidating with all those needles so this time we are tackling the magic loop technique so you don’t need to constantly struggle with all those DPNs.
Join us for a relaxed, supportive 3 week sock-knitting course designed for sock beginners, rusty knitters and anyone who’s ever felt stuck with those double-pointed needles, magic loop or turning heels. Running every other Saturday, this course breaks down the process into clear manageable steps so you can build confidence, learn essential techniques and finish with a beautiful handmade sock!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Across the three sessions, you’ll learn everything from a stretchy cast-on and turning heels to shaping the toe, with plenty of guidance, demonstrations, and time to practice in a friendly environment with lots of tea and biscuits!
Week 1
Learn how to cast on for a toe up sock on long circular needles using a magic loop. Knit the toe and start to knit the foot of the sock. Get comfortable using the magic loop technique and other sock knitting treats!
Week 2
Step-by-step guidance to knit the gusset. Learn how to turn the heel and make a short row heel. Begin to knit the leg of the sock.
Week 3
Knit the cuff and learn how to to finish off the sock using a stretch cast-off. Recap and start on the second sock, get some extra tips, tricks and troubleshooting!
What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!
Your choice of any 4ply sock knitting yarn (Remember you can buy them in store!)

What is included?

a set of 2.5mm 60cm Zing fixed Circular needles

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Eleanor has been part of our team for a couple of years and is a super all round crafter! Knitting is one of her many textile passions and she confidently tackles a whole range of tricky knitting patterns. She is studying pattern design at University and is looking forward to a career in the fashion industry. Eleanor is patient with all learners and is highly skilled at explaining tricky techniques.
