As we keep saying, knitting is the new cool. Everyone is getting stuck in, but what if you’ve never tried knitting before? Or it’s been so long since you picked up a set of needles that you can’t remember anything?
Fear not! Abakhan to the rescue! We offer various knitting workshops that’ll soon have you in the swing of things!
A Refresher in Knitting
This workshop is perfect for people who were taught to knit as a child but haven’t picked up their needles for years. If you know the basics but need a little confidence come and join this workshop and you’ll be a pro knitter again in no time! All yarn is included; all you need to bring with you are 4mm/4.5mm needles and a passion for knitting!
The next knitting refresher workshop is on the 19th June 2012 in Mostyn, North Wales. If you attend this class, let us know how you get on, we’d love to see photos of your work.
Advanced Knitting
Already a dab hand at knitting? Then give this
workshop a go. If you’ve mastered the basics and want to take your knitting skills a little further this workshop is ideal. Covering cables, eyelets, bobbles and chart reading as well as requested processes over a four week period.
As before, yarn is included, just bring your needles.
Keep an eye out for the next advanced knitting course.
Elongated and Slip Stitch
A more specialist class, this workshop explores elongated and slipped stitches in depth whilst working on a cushion cover. All materials are included, just bring your 4mm needles.
The next Elongated & Slip Stitch workshop is in Mostyn, North Wales on the 17th June 2012.
Festive Knits
Get a little festive with this workshop dedicated to Magic Knitting and Beaded Knitting and create unique and charming Christmas decorations.
Bring along your 3.25mm needles.
The next Festive Knits Workshop will be held in Liverpool on the 3rd October 2012.
For details on all of the workshops we run, including dates and times, visit the workshop section of the Abakhan website. Happy crafting!
