Machine Knitting Workshop
Machine Knitting workshop is located in Beautiful North Wales. The instructor Janice Thomas has many years of experience as a machine knitter initially from the 1980's and like many, after knitting with a variety of machines had a gap of not knitting only to return and find that the market had changed dramatically. One of the notable changes, a lack of hands on training.
So whether you're a complete beginner or a returner looking for inspiration and guidance, these workshops are not just a great way to gain new skills but also a great source of information. The workshops are tailored to suit your level and designed to help you learn new skills and techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
Workshops are run on a regular basis as long as there are a minimum of three participants for the part time workshops (3hrs) and two for the full time workshops (6hrs) All materials, machines and light refreshments are free of charge and provided on the day. Please let us know in advance if there are dietary requirements.
Beginner Workshops
Our beginner workshops are perfect for those who are new to machine knitting. Learn the basics of setting up your machine, casting on, off and creating simple stitches to creating a garment on the full day beginner course.
Next Level Knitting
Take your knitting skills to the next level with our intermediate workshops. Explore more complex techniques, such as lace patterning and cabling to create beautiful and intricate designs. Learn how to create garments that fit from accurately measuring knitted sample pieces. Also learn the machine knitting ruler method that teaches knitters how to adapt sample swatches to knit any pattern with any chosen yarn.
Continuing Your Knitting Journey
As your knowledge grows our workshops offer interesting topics like fair isle, tuck stitch and the introduction of short row shaping in the construction of socks and hats. Additional workshops include using your lace carriage to create many variations of beautiful lace designs for which Brother knitting machines are renowned and a 2 day workshop on using the ribber which is an exciting addition of the knitting machine is where many machine knitters fear to tread. The ribber can add a professional finish to garments as well as extra dimension and enhance garment construction. Push your creativity and skills to new heights with these challenging and rewarding workshops.
Ready to start knitting?
Contact us today to book your tailored class and start your knitting journey!