British Yarn

Carol Feller is a knitwear designer in Cork, Ireland.  Carol enjoys designing knitwear that is flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit using unique construction methods. Her patterns have been published in Knitting in the Sun (Wiley 2009), and in Interweave Knits, The Twist Collective, Yarn Forward, Knitty and Knotions. Her self-published patterns are at www.stolenstitches.com.

Classes with Carol will take place in the Cottrell Building

Knitting from the side

This all day class will work the knitter through a mini-sweater and will teach the following techniques:

Crochet/provisional cast-on, short row shaping (body and sleeves) and three needle bind-off.  Basic shaping of the top will be based on the Raspberry Layers pattern, which has several unique design techniques that may be new to many knitters

When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 5.00

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Skills: Comfortable with basic knit stitches

Cost: £72

Class Length: 6 hours

What to bring with you: 5mm (US 8) crochet hook, 5mm double pointed needles, 5mm circular needle (60cm long), aran/worsted weight yarn, darning needle, notepad and pen.

Homework: None

Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 20

Slip stitch patterning

Slip stitch colour patterning provides a foolproof way for even novice knitters to create beautiful colour work.  Knitters will start with a simple corrugated rib, and move through to more complex colour patterns and tweed effects.

When: Wednesday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Skills: Comfortable with basic knit stitches

Cost: £35

Class Length: 3 hours

What to bring with you: 4mm circular needle (60cm long) or straight needles , double knitting weight yarn in at least two different shades, darning needle, notepad and pen.

Homework: None

Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 20

Shaping up traditional patterns

Traditional cable and Aran patterns are well loved around the world.  However, the traditional construction styles are not always very flattering.  In this class, knitters will explore methods of adding shaping to traditional patterns that will enhance the fit while still maintaining the pattern.  Shoulder shaping will also be looked at to create flattering shoulder shaping.

When: Thursday, 9.30 - 5.00

Level: Intermediate plus

Class Skills: Comfortable with knit stitches, prior experience of cable work necessary.  Should have knit at least one sweater.

Cost: £73

Class Length: 6 hours

What to bring with you: 5mm (US 8) crochet hook, 5mm double pointed needles, 5mm circular needle (60cm long), aran/worsted weight yarn, darning needle, notepad and pen.

Homework: None

Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 20

Short rows

Short rows are used to create shaping in many patterns.  In this class we will explore how short rows work (using both w&t and Japanese method) as well as exploring when and how they can be added to your knitting.

When: Friday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Skills: Comfortable with basic knit stitches

Cost: £36

Class Length: 3 hours

What to bring with you: , 5mm circular needle (60cm long) or straight needles, aran/worsted weight yarn, darning needle, notepad and pen.

Homework: None

Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 20