VENUE: RUBY COUNTRY HUB, COOKWORTHY FOREST CENTRE, DEVON
WORKSHOP START : 10.00 – 4.00 PM
COST: £49.99 PER PERSON
INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH AND  ALL REFRESHMENTS
BOOK ON LINE VIA : http://www.thelittlewoolcompany.com/shop/book-workshops


19th August - MODULAR (MITRED SQUARES) KNITTING
Modular knitting (aka mitred squares or domino knitting) is a great patchwork technique, and easy to learn. Squares are joined together as you knit so no seams to sew and stunning colour effects can be created using one yarn at a time. You will knit a sample using the basic square and be able to use this as the base for a bigger project.  
Topics include: How to pick up stitches and join shapes together, building on the basic square to make other shapes, and ideas for throws, rugs, bags, scarves and sweaters.

 16th September - KNITTED BAG DESIGN
Knitted bags are a great way to try out new yarns and stitches. Learn how to design your perfect bag, ranging from simple rectangles to more shaped pieces. In the workshop, we will write a pattern for a basic bag shape in any thickness of yarn to begin knitting on the day or you can bring along a bag that you want to use as inspiration.
Topics include: Making different handles and straps, how to attach bought handles, adding a lining and sewing in a zip or attaching magnetic closures.


21st October - KNIT YOUR OWN DESIGN
Learn how to write a pattern for a casual stocking stitch sweater using your own measurements. You can either work from your own tension square (of stocking stitch) or write the pattern for any standard thickness of yarn e.g. DK, aran, chunky etc. We will be using simple maths in this workshop.
Topics include: How to alter the basic pattern to create different styles, drawing your garment on graph paper for colour knitting, how to add cable panels and work in different stitches, taking measurements from yourself or a favourite garment, how to work out yarn amounts, and how to use what you've learnt to alter existing patterns.