dear diary,
I always love to spend a day with other like minded knitterly friends. What could be better than a whole day having fun with beautiful yarns and notions, eating yummy cakes, laughing with friends and learning something new on the way. I am sure you agree that it is very close to perfect!…
…and as I like to share experiences, techniques and other stuff you might find useful, it gives me great pleasure to present you with topics, dates and venues of my workshops for 2013 – first half.
For the first time there are two lists: The first are the workshops that will be held here at Glanrafon House, these can be booked by sending an e-mail to heike.gittins@gmail.com. The second are the workshops I am teaching at other venues, book these by clicking on the links provided.
Come and join others in Making Loops…
Loopy Workshops at Glanrafon House – 2013
Design your own shawl – Sat. 26 Jan. 2013
This workshop is aimed at knitter’s who would like to learn how to create their own shawls. During the day you will develop your basic understanding of the way a shawl is constructed and you will learn to understand how basic lace stitches are formed. I will help you to design your first shawl and by the end of this day you will be knitting a beautiful piece of your very own.
Please bring a 3.25mm circular knitting needle (80cm long), sewing kit, note book and pen.
My Norfolk Shawl design
Working with colour – Sat. 20 April 2013
This is the perfect workshop for knitters who are interested in sharpening their colour observation in design. The course inspires you to better understand the harmony of colour by working with a range of light and dark colours in contrasting tones. The experience gained will give you confidence to use your own personal colour scheme in any future knitting. No complicated techniques will be used during this day.
Please bring a selection of knitting needles, sewing kit, note book and pen.
Samples of working with colour
The Magic of Moebius Lace – Sat. 22 June 2013
During this workshop you will learn how to knit a true Moebius loop cowl/shrug. Using my own devised cast on I will show you how to knit one of these magical figure of eight shawls with no beginning and no end. You will work on a simple, yet effective, lace design of mine during this day. After learning the cast on and having mastered the first round, you will be on your way knitting eternally around the edge of this magical loop.
Please bring a 4mm circular knitting needle (must be 100cm long), sewing kit, note book and pen.
Moebius Lace Loop
Workshops run from 10.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: £ 40 per person
Inclusive: A full day’s tuition, all workshop notes and a free pattern designed by me. All materials needed during the day and plenty of refreshments for body and soul.
Not included: Lunch
Please e-mail me at heike.gittins@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Come and spend a day having fun with friends, or making new friends whilst learning something new.
Workshops at other venues:
Monday 18 March 2013 – Freeform Crochet – Westcliffe Hotel, Blackpool
Friday 5 April & Saturday 6 April 2013 – Courses TBC – Backnanger Wollfest
Saturday 15 June 2013 – Continental Knitting – Westcliffe Hotel, Blackpool
Happy knitting 
