Janice thomas
Janice thomas
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
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Classes
Welcome to designing with colour and textures by utilising the punch card facility of the machine. The only limit to creativity is your imagination.
In this workshop you will learn all about the intricate technique of using the lace carriage to create beautiful lace designs in your knitting projects and a hands on lesson on knitting your own Lace summer wrap.
Also included in this workshop is a pattern for a lace shawl which can be designed for events such as christenings, weddings and gifts using more intricate patterning. The ideas are endless.
In this workshop you will learn all about the intricate technique of using the lace carriage to create beautiful lace designs in your knitting projects and a hands on lesson on knitting your own Lace summer wrap.
Also included in this workshop is a pattern for a lace shawl which can be designed for events such as christenings, weddings and gifts using more intricate patterning. The ideas are endless.
Our Taster Workshop, (you do not need any previous knowledge of machine knitting).
For absolute beginners who have never used or may not own a knitting machine. Also suitable for returners.
This is a 3hr introduction to the knitting machine running from 10am to 1pm, (minimum of 2 per class) covering basic techniques such as casting on and off, knitting stripes, tuck stitch, fair isle patterning, hand producing lace and making a variety of samples using various yarns to gain a better understanding of how to develop appropriate materials for designing. Also included is making a stocking stitch lightweight cowl.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
For absolute beginners who have never used or may not own a knitting machine. Also suitable for returners.
This is a 3hr introduction to the knitting machine running from 10am to 1pm, (minimum of 2 per class) covering basic techniques such as casting on and off, knitting stripes, tuck stitch, fair isle patterning, hand producing lace and making a variety of samples using various yarns to gain a better understanding of how to develop appropriate materials for designing. Also included is making a stocking stitch lightweight cowl.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
Full day workshop to cover more comprehensively:
Casting on/off
knitting stocking stitch, hand produced lace, stripes.
Using the punch card facility in the machine to knit fair isle and tuck.
Learning to swatch for accurate measurements and well fitting garments. .
How to choose colours for designs with confidence.
Individually designing a made to measure snood or summer wrap from a swatch using the green ruler. technique for accurate fit.
Snood and fingerless gloves shown in photograph made on a brother machine at the workshop using Merino/Alpaca mix.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
Casting on/off
knitting stocking stitch, hand produced lace, stripes.
Using the punch card facility in the machine to knit fair isle and tuck.
Learning to swatch for accurate measurements and well fitting garments. .
How to choose colours for designs with confidence.
Individually designing a made to measure snood or summer wrap from a swatch using the green ruler. technique for accurate fit.
Snood and fingerless gloves shown in photograph made on a brother machine at the workshop using Merino/Alpaca mix.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
This workshop will help you to understand your ribber. The ribbing attachment is the one piece of equipment that seems to fill a lot of machine knitters with dread. That doesn't have to be the case and you can learn to love your ribber. Once you have mastered the basic techniques you will wonder how you ever knitted without it. This course is suitable for machine knitters who have had some experience using a flat bed machine or have taken the beginner course and had some experience machine knitting since completing the beginner course.
Dive into the fascinating world of sock knitting. From choosing the right yarn to mastering the sock construction. From learning short row shaping to construct heel and toe construction and the option of the no sew technique where your socks are practically made by the time they come off the machine. Add embellishments, use any colour combinations,, the choice is yours.. You will never want to buy shop made socks ever again. This workshop is so much fun and there are endless possibilities. By the end of the course, you'll have beautiful socks to show off.
Welcome to our Designing Colourful Hats Course page. In this class, you will learn how to create vibrant and unique hats using machine knitting techniques. Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new or a returning knitter wanting to expand your skills, this course is perfect for
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Janice thomas
BookOpening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
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