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Pat Ashforth & Steve Plummer are internationally known for their large-scale mathematical wall-hangings. Much of their work is based on simple geometric shapes though they also have a more frivolous side as seen in their toilet roll covers, puppets, toys, and the word-play in the titles of their work. They have a huge following on Ravelry, where their group currently has over 7400 members. You can find out more about their work on their website.
From Square to Eternity Modular knitting the Woolly Thoughts way! We will begin with the basics and before you leave you will know everything you need to design your own sweater, bag, afghan, or whatever else you want to make without ever making a tension square.
We aim to fire your imagination to take our ideas and put your own twist on them. Many previous students have commented that the class has been inspirational and made them look at their knitting in a whole new way.
The workshop will be accompanied by an illustrated talk.
When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Advanced Beginner plus Class Skills: Knitters should be comfortable with basic knit stitches Cost: £76 Class Length: 6 hours Homework: None Bring with you: Yarn of your choice, in two or more colours, all of the same type (e.g. all DK, or all worsted, or all Aran) and needles of your choice Minimum number of students for class to run: 10 Maximum number of students: 40
"Get a head, get a puppet" is being replaced by a class on Illusion Knitting, details of which will be available very soon.
Octohats & Mathemagical Mittens We will teach you how to make a hat, based on mathematical principles, and hundreds of ways to adapt it. Don’t be frightened off by the thought of Maths! You don’t even need to do any measuring or tension squares and we still guarantee that the hat will fit. Let your imagination take over and make it as simple or elaborate as you wish. You will not have time to finish the hat because we want to leave time to show you how to make matching mittens. By the end of the class you will know everything you need to know to finish the projects by yourself and to go on and make many more. When: Thursday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Advanced beginner plus Class Skills: Basic knitting stitches Cost: £78 Class Length: 6 hours Bring with you: Needles and yarn (in a variety of colours) of your choice Homework: None Minimum number of students for class to run: 10 Maximum number of students: 40
Crochet Spirals Most crocheters have made a spiral at some time in their lives but have you ever made one in 2 colours? What about 3 colours? Or 4? Or 6? We will even be showing you square and triangular spirals and as many variations as we can fit into the time.
When: Friday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Advanced Beginner plus Class Skills: Comfortable with basic crochet (dc, htr, tr - UK definition) Cost: £37 Class Length: 3 hours Bring with you: Yarn of your choice, in three or more colours, all of the same type Appropriate sized hook. Homework: None Minimum number of students for class to run: 10 Maximum number of stude
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