Category: Knitting

 NEW DATES FOR AUTUMN 25

MONDAYS 10 – 12.00pm

• Week 1 OCT 6th

• Week 2 OCT 20th

• Week 3 NOV 17th

• Week 4 DEC 8th

Over a series of 4 workshops, I will teach you step by step all the different techniques needed for knitting this stunning shawl.

Each session is carefully structured for the different abilities in the class and supported with worksheets and additional video tutorials to help with any new techniques.

NB I have spaced out the workshops so that after each session you will have time to knit each section without feeling rushed. Although you may not complete every step of the shawl during the course, in each session we will be knitting small swatches, so you will have all the techniques needed for finishing in your own time.

A Girl’s Best friend by Isabell Kraemer

For this project, we will be knitting A Girl’s Best Friend from one of my favourite knitting designers, Isabell Kraemer. Her collection of patterns can be found on Ravelry, a wonderful networking website for patterns and designer.

KAL (Knit -along) PREPARATION

This course is for experienced knitters and although you may not have knitted a shawl before, you must be able to knit, purl and rib with confidence. If you are not sure if this course will be the right level for you or for help with any of the ‘prep’ steps, please email or call and I will be happy to talk over the project with you.

For this KAL you will need to purchase the pattern A Girl’s best Friend directly from Ravelry for your PDF download.

Swatching and gauge (tension)

It is always tempting to skip this step and cast on, but by spending a bit of time and effort ‘swatching’ will prevent disappointment later on.

Knitting a tension or gauge swatch is important, so that your finished garment will be the size and measurements you are expecting.

If you are unsure about how to knit a tension square or about choosing yarns etc, my Pattern Prep workshop will give you all the help you need for this or any future projects.

 KAL COURSE : £116 for 4 sessions

and includes tea, coffee & delicious homemade cake

YARN

Your pattern will give you full details about the yarn and amounts you will need to buy for your shawl.

If you decide on using an alternative yarn to the one specified in the pattern, you can find lots of suggestions by clicking on the Ravelry A Girl’s Best Friend web page under the heading ‘Yarn Ideas’.

I have knitted 2 shawls  in Isager Alpaca 2, a  luxuriously soft wool & alpaca yarn which comes in a range of beautiful shades. I chose 3 shades

BLUE VERSION

1 x 50g skein – Main Colour (MC) in NO 11 (pale blue/grey)

1 x 50g skein – Contrast Colour 1 (CC1) No 54 (petrol blue)

2 x 50g skein – Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) 40 (matcha green)

PINK VERSION

1 x 50g skein – Main Colour (MC) in NO 11 (dusky pink)

1 x 50g skein – Contrast Colour 1 (CC1) No 3 (copper)

2 x 50g skein – Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) Eco 2s (pale grey)

NB For this project you can choose any fingering weight yarn,  in 3 contrasting colours. 

If the class is showing fully booked please email me so I can add you to the waiting list and let you know when the next Shawl KAL will be taking place.

I loved knitting this beautiful shawl, my first ever. Great to learn so many new techniques  with Becca’s thoughtful and spot on help.

Becca’s a wonderfully experienced, patient teacher with a light humorous touch.

 

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