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Laura began knitting during university and took to it like a fish to water! After obtaining her degree from the University of Toronto, she’s now a full-time designer, writer and teacher. She is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Sock Knitting (Wiley 2008) and works at Lettuce Knits in Toronto, Canada. You can find out more about her and her designs on her website Classes with Laura
Spinning with a wheel
This class is for people who have spun a little and want to expand their horizons. Some experience with a wheel or spindle is necessary – you should have some idea of how to spin a single. Learn some new tricks and techniques, including different drafting and plying techniques, mixing different fibres and different colours, and how to spin with control. You will have a variety of different fibres to play with, including some that you may have used before (e.g. merino) and some more unusual fibres (e.g. Bamboo). Laura will talk to you about how to incorporate your newly-spun yarn into different designs. When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Advanced beginner plus Class Skills: Need some basic spinning experience Cost: £78 (includes fibre) Class Length: 6 hours Bring with you: Your wheel, if you have one. Wheels can be hired at the cost of £10 for the day. Notepad and pen Minimum number of students for class to run: 7 Maximum number of students: 12
Design your own knee socksVenture into the world of design by working up your own custom knee sock pattern from the toe up. We’ll swatch, measure and calculate and you’ll come away with your very own custom pattern. Different toe and heel constructions, as well as incorporating interesting stitch patterns, will also be discussed. When: Wednesday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Intermediate Class Skills: Experience of knitting socks, comfortable with all knit stitches and a desire to start designing Cost: £40 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: - Some sock yarn (preferably which you wish to use for your design) -Appropriate sock-sized double pointed needles (2mm - 3mm, US 0-2) - Notepad and pen - Calculator Minimum number of students for class to run: 12 Maximum number of students: 15
Knit Camp Exclusive Pattern!Two Handed ColourworkStranded colourwork is lots of fun, but easier to manage if you learn to knit with both hands! A simple colourwork hat pattern will be provided to learn this simple technique. When: Thursday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Advanced beginner plus Class Skills: Comfortable with basic knit stitches Cost: £39 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: 3.75mm (US 5) double pointed needles Notepad and pen Minimum number of students for class to run: 12 Maximum number of students: 15
Introduction to drop spindling For people who have never spun before but are keen to learn! Spinning your own yarns is loads of fun and the ultimate in sheep-to-sweater production. Learn how to spin singles, ply, and finish your yarns, as well as some fibre production methods. When: Thursday, 2.00 - 5.00 Level: Beginner plus Class Skills: None required Cost: £39 (materials provided in class cost) Class Length: 3 hours Homework: None Minimum number of students for class to run: 9 Maximum number of students: 12 |
