On this practical course you’ll create a series of innovative knitting swatches that can be used as inspiration for a garment or interior design product; the focus will be on producing work with a contemporary perspective.
This course is an intensive introduction to domestic machine knitting, which explores a range of techniques using both the knitter and the ribbing attachment.
It will introduce you to thinking creatively about using a machine at home or at work and consider how you can exploit the equipment to produce samples that explore colour and texture.
On this practical course you’ll create a series of innovative knitting swatches that can be used as inspiration for a garment or interior design product; the focus will be on producing work with a contemporary perspective.
It is ideal for people just starting out or in a need of a refresher, whether you’ve invested in a machine or are considering buying one.
You might be returning to machine knitting after a break, or a student / graduate looking to add machine knitting to your CV and portfolio; anyone who is interested in textiles, knitting and crafts will be very welcome.
You'll start by learning how to knit a range of fabrics using the knitter only and then go on to learn about the potential for knitting using the ribbing attachment to produce many double bed fabrics.
These will include going from simple hems to more complex fabrics that incorporate racking and punch card patterning.
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This workshop will show how to design and make a needle case using a selection of decorative stitches on the sewing machine. And to save you searching for a needle to fill it, you’ll also receive a free packet of large-eyed needles to get you started.
So you have learned to cast on and to knit or completed the part 1 course and are now ready to create your first project. This easy knit stitch project will help to enhance your skills, giving plenty of practice whilst creating this stunning headband.
We offer a wide range of knitting and crochet workshops at Sharp Works. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced knitter/crocheter, we have something for you. We run specialist technique workshops alongside our popular beginners knitting and crochet classes.
This one-day workshop is open to beginners who have never knitted before, as well as anyone who just needs a refresher in knitting skills. Starting with basic knit and purl stitches we will build these together to produce ribbing, stocking stitch and perhaps further skills, depending on skill.
This course is a fun introduction to hand knitting, with an emphasis on developing an experimental approach to your knitting.
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