{"product_id":"improve-your-knitting-13th-february-afternoon","title":"Improve your Knitting - 13th February, afternoon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou love knitting, and wish that your knitting looked like what you see in the photographs?\u003cbr\u003eDo you feel that some aspects of the process let your knitting down?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this workshop, Samira will teach you techniques for neat knitting and finishing that will take your knitting to the next level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSome of the techniques that will be covered:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up stitches for gussets, neckbands and buttonbands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClever custom-sized buttonholes to fit any size and any number of buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking techniques,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques to enhance the overall look of your knitting in general\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to mix and use cast on \/ cast off techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical shaping techniques and placement of shaping stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou need to be independently confident in knitting basics such as casting on, knit and casting off.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will need to bring with you:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A swatch knitted using DK or thicker yarn that is 30 stitches x 30 rows, in a light colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eYarn and needles used for swatching\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIncluded in the class:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction from an experienced teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea, coffee and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall class size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only six people in the class you will receive plenty of individual attention from the tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate, time and location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 13th February 2027, 2 pm - 5 pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive around 5 - 10 minutes before the start of the class so you have time to get settled and get refreshments. As this a half day class, there will not be a scheduled break during the teaching time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class will take place in the Fibre Yard studio at 93 Causewayside, Edinburgh. For directions please see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/pages\/visit-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Us page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is one shallow step into the shop and two steps into the studio with a secure handrail. Please call or email if you have access requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamira Hill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHill is a former professional archaeologist based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. After spending years digging and traveling around the world (always with her knitting),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been teaching knitting and crochet professionally to all ages, from primary school children to adults since 2013.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteaches most aspects of knitting and crochet both online  and in person throughout Scotland, and loves to empower crafters with new skills and not to be deterred by techniques that “look hard”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen not teaching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a published designer of knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet patterns as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/eildonhillsdesigns\/home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEildon Hills Designs\u003c\/a\u003e, with her patterns featured in UK and worldwide publications such as The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Moorit Magazine, and Knitting Magazine, as well as self-published patterns on Ravelry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also a knitting and crochet technical editor for various independent designers and prestigious knitting and crochet publications, including the Shetland Wool Week Annual and the Journal of Scottish Yarns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also the organiser of the annual Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival in the Scottish Borders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fibre Yard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54103309549896,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/0287\/4952\/files\/yuliia-pakhomova-bX5AIwxPTUs-unsplash.jpg?v=1789992884","url":"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/improve-your-knitting-13th-february-afternoon","provider":"Fibre Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}