{"product_id":"learn-stranded-colourwork-knitting-24th-april-2027-afternoon","title":"Learn Stranded Colourwork Knitting - 24th April 2027, afternoon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo you admire complex fair-isle patterns and sweaters with colourful yokes?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this class you will learn how to knit using more than one colour at a time, while making a very cosy hot water bottle cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSamira will teach you the traditional techniques of working with several colours in the round using the Magic Loop technique,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou'll also learn to manage floats, control your tension, follow repeats, how to read colour charts and more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eThis is suitable for intermediate knitters who can independently:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit, purl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork increases \u0026amp; decreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in the round (any method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eA pattern for a cosy hot water bottle\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\u003eTwo 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/sol\" title=\"Sol DK yarn\"\u003eSol by \u003cspan\u003eHillesvåg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e3.25 mm circular  knitting needles, 80 - 10 cm long\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/darning-needle-set-chibi-bent-tip?variant=51163927085384\" title=\"Clover darning needle sets\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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 stranded knitting and take away all the skills you need to complete your hot water bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate, time and location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 24th April 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":54103387406664,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/0287\/4952\/files\/bNlYq0DE.jpg?v=1789992404","url":"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/learn-stranded-colourwork-knitting-24th-april-2027-afternoon","provider":"Fibre Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}