Monday, May 14, 2012

St Albans Workshops Announcement!

Make and Do at the Courtyard Café with

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Always wanted to have a go at some wooly pursuits? Now’s the time!

Introduction to Knitting

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June 12 and June 19 2012

Quality Merino wool and knitting needles included, along with patterns to take away and tutorials to inspire. No previous knitting experience required.

Week One: Get stuck in knitting from the get-go. Learn how to hold the needles and yarn and make a slip knot. Learn cast-on, knit stitch and cast off and start on your first project – wrist warmers! Week Two: Consolidate knit stitch and introduce purl. Work on garter stitch, stocking stitch, learn about yarn, gauge and tension and reading a pattern

NOTE: Be prepared do to a bit of homework between the two sessions to help the new techniques become second nature to you.

Introduction to Crochet

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June 26 and July 3 2012

Quality Merino wool and crochet hook included, along with patterns to take away and tutorials to inspire. No previous crochet experience required!

Week One: Learn how to hold the hook and yarn. Create double crochet, half treble, treble, double treble and slip stitches…Week Two: Consolidate learning to create flowers, circles and granny squares, with ideas for practical application and inspirational projects in the future.

NOTE: Be prepared do to a bit of homework between the two sessions to help the new techniques become second nature to you.

£50 for two classes, wool and needles provided.

Contact helen_burridge AT hotmail DOT com or leave a comment below to book your place! All classes will take place at the Courtyard Café, Hatfield Road, by the St Albans Museum and Yoga Hall.

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