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Kate Gilbert taught herself to knit at age 16 after finding Elizabeth Zimmermann’s books in her local library. She had no idea that yarn shops even existed, so started designing her own patterns right away. She is perhaps best known for her Clapotis, which is still one of the most downloaded patterns on Knitty and the most knitted project on the Ravelry database (with 13360 projects as I type). I bet you’ve knit one, or know someone who has! Kate is the Creative Director of Twist Collective (which she set up with three friends) an online magazine grouping the best of independent design.
Classes with Kate
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Going Pro - Submitting to Publications and Publishing Independently Find out how to start submitting to publications. What should you expect? What should a submission look like? What do you need to know to publish designs independently? An all day workshop of idea sharing, brainstorming When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Intermediate plus Class Skills: A confident knitter who is ready to start publishing patterns Cost: £80 Bring with you: Notepad Pen Sketchpad and pencils if desired A digital camera and/or laptop if desired Designs you may wish to discuss with Kate QUESTIONS! BRING THEM! Class Length: 6 hours Homework: None, but you might want to bring some of your designs with you Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20
Image © Kate Gilbert Reversible cables studio Come and talk about reversible cables. Find out how they work. Design your own. A class where we will sit and knit and create a swatch unique to each participant. We will provide knitters’ graph paper When: Wednesday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Advanced Beginner plus Class Skills: Knitters should be comfortable with the following techniques: knit and purl stitches Cost:: £40 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: 5mm (US 8) needles Cable needle Notepad Pen Sketchpad and pencils if desired A stitch dictionary, if you have one, such as Barbara Walker’s Knitting Treasuries (we will have some available for you to use in the class) Homework: None Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20
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Increases and decreases Too often, we rely on the same increases and decreases over and over again. Explore the differences and advantages in order to make your projects come out better. When: Thursday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Advanced beginner plus Class Skills: Knitters should be comfortable with the following techniques: knit and purl stitches; basic stitch patterns (ribbing, seed st, garter st, etc) Cost: £40 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: 5mm (US 8) needles Notepad and pen Homework: None Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20 Cast Off, Cast On There are multiple ways to cast on and cast off. In this very hands on class, examine different cast offs and cast ons to determine the best ones to use in your knitting and which ones are best suited to different types of projects. When: Thursday, 2.00 - 5.00 Level: Advanced beginner + Class Skills: Knitters should be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, and have a basic understanding of simple cast ons and offs. Cost: £40 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: Aran or worsted weight yarn in a few colours 5mm (US 8) needles A tapestry/darning needle Notepad and pen Homework: Work the following two swatches: Cast on 80 sts. Knit in 1x1 rib for 3 inches. Leave on a stitch holder or needle. Cast on 60 sts. Work in stocking stitch for 3 inches. Leave on a stitch holder or a needle. Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20
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