Knit a hat in the round
Introduction to Knitting in the Round: Hat Workshop
A two-part workshop for knitters who can already knit and follow a basic knitting pattern but want to take the next step with knitting in the round. Materials will be provided for you to knit a simple hat using circular needles as well as double pointed needles and the Magic Loop method.
14th & 28th April 2012
Saturday 11am - 2pm
2 classes of 3 hours each (£75*)
We will cover:
- Knitting in the round on circular needles, double-pointed needles and Magic Loop
- Useful cast-on techniques for hats
- The variety of hat shapes and designs
- Techniques for decreasing in the round
Other tips for knitting in the round including avoiding ladders, stripes in round, and finishing techniques. There is a one week break in between these classes to give you time to get to the top of your hat where we will switch to uses double-pointed needles for the smaller number of stitches.Taught by Meghan Fernandes.
"I first started knitting over a decade ago, completing an entire sweater for myself as a first project. Not being able to stop since, it seems making clothes is in my blood: my grandparents owned a men's tailoring shop in Washington DC and my grandmother in Goa also made lovely intricate crocheted items. That's where I first learned to crochet from a family friend on a hot day with the local lizards watching!
Originally educated in English Literature, I wrote my MA thesis on knitting in women's writing, to be published shortly. My article on colour in Regency fashion will also be published shortly in a special Jane Austen-themed issue of Interweave Knits magazine. Doing research for these projects has enabled me to appreciate the history of knitting in the past and the amazing culture of knitting we have today. I believe every handmade item has a history knitted right into it."*Please note price does not include yarn. We will have circular needles and double pointed needles on hand for you to use. Classes are held in the shop. Maximum of 7 students per class. 100% deposit is required at registration.
Cancellation policy
Full refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student. Please be considerate. We reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given. We're sorry but loop can not be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out if it's control. |
