{"product_id":"learn-intarsia-swiss-darning-13th-february-afternoon","title":"Learn Intarsia \u0026 Swiss Darning - 13th February, morning","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKnitting separate blocks of colour - known as Intarsia - is a very popular and fun technique to add impact, interest and colour in any project. Intarsia has come a long way from the sweaters from the 1980s with so many designers using it to create beautiful modern designs - just take a look at Dee Hardwicke and Anna Husemann for inspiration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this workshop, Samira will teach you the techniques involved in making neat, smooth colour changes and how to correct or add colourful finishing details on your project using Swiss Darning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\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\u003eYou will also need:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour contrasting colours of DK yarn in wool or wool blend - 50g each. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/bauma\" title=\"Bauma DK wool\"\u003eBauma by Xolla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/fivel\"\u003eFivel by Rauma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e4mm knitting needles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/untitled-22jan_14-28?variant=52360703705416\" title=\"Chiaogoo Red Lace Circular knitting needles\"\u003eChiaogoo Red lace circular needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/shirotake-single-point-needles?variant=52001878573384\" title=\"SeeKnit Shirotake single pointed needles\"\u003eSeeKnit bamboo single pointed needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/darning-needle-set-chibi-bent-tip?variant=51163927085384\" title=\"Clover darning needle sets\"\u003eClover Darning needle set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have linked to suitable materials above, but if you need any help choosing we will help you pick out suitable wool and tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall class size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only six people in the class you will receive individual attention so that you master both Intarsia and Swiss darning, allowing you to tackle patterns that use both skills once you leave the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate, time and location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 13th February 2027, 10 am - 1 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":54102970663240,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/0287\/4952\/files\/IMG_1218_71c569b9-251a-41b1-a3c3-96fa928bcc60.jpg?v=1789989358","url":"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/learn-intarsia-swiss-darning-13th-february-afternoon","provider":"Fibre Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}