Outline for the knitting Workshop at Woolly Gatherings

     For Beginners, improvers and those who would like to learn how to read patterns

          

          There will be plenty of hand-outs showing techniques (and problem solving!), 

along with a choice of easy-to-follow patterns for children, men and women. 

            

           Week 1:

Overview of yarns & appropriate size needles

Casting on & off

Basic stitches – Knit (Plain) & Purl.  All stitches derive from these two stitches.

Common mistakes made

Knitting a practice piece, using Knit, Purl & Rib

Instructions for a simple project will be given to you to work on at home

If possible, 
please bring 2 sets of needles 1mm difference in size (ie 4mm & 5mm) 
& yarn to practice with.  There will be some needles to share on the day. 
Yarn and needles are also available to buy in the shop.

Week 2:

Review of 1^st week & any problems encountered

Increasing & decreasing stitches

Expanding our repertoire of stitches – moss stitch, tier stitches,

Continuing working on last weeks project or start a new one

Each participant can choose a different project –
 ie leg warmers, hats, scarves,  wristwarmers, face-cloths, 
children's sleeveless sweater, simple cardigan etc. 
Patterns can be supplied or different ones bought in the shop.

Week 3:

Review of previous weeks & any problems encountered

Expanding our repertoire of stitches - ridged rib etc.

Joining seams neatly

Continuation of chosen project