Join me for a series of Sunday knitting crafternoons!
Picture this:
an intimate group of lovely people who want to learn to knit, or extend their knitting skills
afternoon tea
a community to celebrate and support each others’ progress
cozy afternoons in the Mountain Room
I’m a huge knitting fan, and want to share my passion with you.
As it turns out, knitters across the eons have been tapping into a wealth of goodness, including:
regulating their nervous systems
processing emotions and stress
forging close connections with other crafters
keeping their hands busy
focusing their minds
all the while creating fabulous garments and soft objects.
Wowee!
A gentle curriculum
I’m planning on keeping the curriculum fairly open & inclusive to everyone’s abilities.
Each session will focus on a different aspect of knitting. I will share a little about the focus area, and invite your questions and reflections.
The aim is for these sessions to be hands-on, practical and enjoyable.
Everyone is welcome - beginners through to confident knitters.
2 June 2024 - Introduction
Getting inspired
Deciding what to knit
Choosing a pattern, materials, and tools
Understanding Yarn
Local suppliers
The online knitting world
7 July 2024 - Casting on, binding off & basic stitches
Navigating the various techniques for casting on & binding off
Knit & purl stitches
Ribbing
Weaving in the ends
4 August 2024 - Shaping techniques
Increase & decrease stitches
Raglan
Short rows
Provisional cast on
Yarn overs
Pick up & knit stitches
Bottom-up/top-down v. sewn together garments
Magic Loop
1 September 2024 - Tension, dropped stitches & other foibles
Tightness & looseness
Working up & down the ladder
Inadvertent extra or lost stitches
Spit splicing
Frogging
6 October 2024 - Cable, lace, multi-coloured knitting
Using a cable needle
Following a chart
Textures, patterns and pictures
Stripes
Stranded knitting
Holding multiple strands together
Steeking
3 November 2024
Open Q & A
Details
Each session will run for 3 hours, from 2-5pm
Cost for all 6 sessions is $210.00, which covers sessions & afternoon tea
