Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO DECEMBER
Tuesdays and Thursday by appointment on Zoom
VIRTUAL KNITTING HELP SESSIONS
London Loop
Stuck on a project? Searching for some festive knitting inspiration? Then London Loop have the perfect online class to help you! Resident teacher, Jane Lithgow, is on hand in these fab one-to-one online classes which are tailored around your knitting needs and woes. A perfect gift to yourself this festive season, these sessions will help you learn something new, or build upon an existing skill that you’re struggling with. Each class lasts 30 minutes and can be booked in advance online.
Book your place at www.loopknittingshop.com/p/9071/Knitting-Help-Online or call 0207 288 1160 for more.
Tuesday 1 December
CHUNKY KNIT WREATH MAKING
The Lookout Studio, The Base, Communications Road, Greenham RG19 6HN
Add some knitted fun to your Christmas decorations this year when you make your very own giant wreath from chunky yarn! Expert tutor Sophie Hale will teach you everything you need to know in order to create something truly special for the festive season. The workshop runs from 6-8pm and costs £45, with all materials included.
Tickets from www.cornexchangenew.com/event/chunky-knit-wreath-making-1
Sunday 13 December
HAND SPINNING FOR BEGINNERS
Cartmel Handspun Spinning School, Lindale-in- Cartmel, Grange-overSands, Cumbria LA11 6NA
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to spin your own yarn, this one-day course with expert spinner Elaine Ware will be an ideal Christmas present to yourself – and we know you deserve it! In beautiful rural Lake District countryside and running from 9.30am-4.30pm, the course costs £90 and covers fibre selection and preparation, carding, spinning on a wheel and making your own skein of 2ply yarn. There’s so much to learn on this incredible day.
Book your place at www.cartmelhandspun.co.uk/the-shop
Monday 14 December
KNIT AND NATTER
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY
Come and join fellow knitters in this beautiful East Sussex studio to work on your latest project and talk all things crafty. Expert knitting tutor Julie will also be on hand for any guidance required. The studio is set in the grounds of a garden centre with a cafe, shop and art gallery, so treat yourself to a mince pie and a perhaps a cheese plant afterwards! The session runs from 1.30-3.30pm on 14 December and costs just £5.
For more information, visit www.madeandmaking.co.uk
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SKgoes to print.