Hello Knitters!
There are two festive ornaments workshops coming up soon that I thought might interest you. One at three bags full in Vancouver and one at the Working Hands Fibre Arts Cottage Studio in White Rock. Here are the details:
at three bags full. . . . http://www.threebagsfull.ca
Knit Up a Winter Storm
Join us for our holiday knitting course, Knit Up a Winter Storm! This 3 week program, beginning December 6, is a wonderful way to make the season bright. Come along and relax for a few hours each week in a festive environment, complete with holiday music, hot cider and treats–you’ll go home ready to deck the halls.
Week 1: Mini Socks. Miniature socks to “hang with care”, worked in the round on double pointed needles. Never knit a sock? This is the perfect time to learn on a mini!
Week 2: Mini Mittens. Precious little mittens–knit a few and make a garland. You’ll learn shaping techniques on these mini’s and be ready to knit full-sized mitts for cozy hands this winter.
Week 3: Santa. ‘Twas the night before Christmas . . . and Santa was ready! Knit this little Santa ornament, perfect for your holiday tree or mantle.
Only small amounts of yarn are needed for each project, so we’ll be providing yarn and trimmings.
This program is suitable for knitters with good basic skills and comfort (or desire) to work in the round. Experience with sock making not necessary. You will learn on a small scale in a supportive environment.
Knit Up a Winter Storm
Instructor: Venessa Bentley
Dates: Sunday mornings, 9:45 to 11:45, December 6, 13, and 20
Cost: $70 + $20 supply fee
Materials: Week 1: 2.25mm bamboo DPN’s Week 2: 4mm bamboo DPN’s Week 3: 3.25mm bamboo DPN’s
Darning needle with large eye and embroidery needle with large eye. Yarn and trimmings provided.
To register for this program call three bags full 604-874-9665 or email info@threebagsfull.ca
at the Working Hands Fibre Arts Cottage Studio in White Rock. . . . . http://www.venessabentley.ca
Knit Up a Winter Storm with Venessa Bentley
Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm
This three week, 7.5 hour program will be a wonderful way to make the season bright. Come along and relax for a few hours each week in a friendly environment, complete with festive tunes and hot apple cider, and you will go home ready to deck the halls! Learn some new skills without a major commitment to a large project. Only basic skills are required.
Week 1: tree ornaments – really trees for your tree! There will be 2 tree ideas available for you to choose from, or do both. One stuffed, both embroidered or beaded, 4” or 5” in size to hang from the big tree or to tie onto a gift.
Week 2: Mini stockings or socks. Two different designs to choose from. One with a touch of fairisle, the other in 2 colours with contrasting heel and toe. Both worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Week 3: Miniature sweaters in 3 designs. Knit in multiples and hung on a mini clothes line, these make a great garland.
Because only small amounts of yarn are needed, Venessa is prepared to come with yarn and trimmings.
This program is suitable for knitters with good basic skills and comfort (or desire) to work in the round. Experience with fairisle or sock making is not necessary. You will learn on a small scale, in a supportive environment. The fee is $70 plus a $20 supply fee.
Knitters please bring:
for week 1: 4.5 mm needles – knitting flat pieces
a tapestry needle, blunt end and a large eye
for week 2: 4 mm double pointed needles, bamboo are best
knitting in the round this week
a tapestry needle
for week 3: 3.75 mm or 4 mm needles, knitting flat pieces this week
a tapestry needle, blunt end and a large eye
To register for this program please email Venessa at info@venessabentley.ca
Fa La La La La !