Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO FEBRUARY
all the BEST CRAFT events!
4-6 February MENDING YOUR CLOTHES West Dean College, nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Want to be more mindful with your old clothes? Explore textile repair techniques like darning and patching on knitted and woven textiles.
Find out more at www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses/courses/ swe11382-mending-your-clothes or call 01243 811301
6 February CIRCULAR SOCK SCHOOL Stonehouse Community Centre, Stonehouse, Gloucs GL10 2NW
This is a fantastic opportunity to use a vintage sock knitting machine and make a lovely pair of socks – and learn a little about the history of circular sock knitting machines! All materials are included plus a delicious lunch.
Visit www.craftcourses.com/courses/circular-sock-knitting-machinesock-school to find out more and to book your place
11-13 February UNRAVEL Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR
This three-day festival is a celebration of all things yarn-related – from knitting and crochet to spinning and weaving. There is a marketplace which showcases independent producers and well-established makers alongside first-time yarn show exhibitors from around the UK. Plus, on each day of the festival, there is an interesting programme of bookable workshops.
Find out more at www.farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/ festivals/unravel
Dates throughout February ARM KNITTING BLANKET WORKSHOP Knitted by LW, 14a Beach Road, Stourport on Severn, Worcs DY13 0NA
Learn how to make your very own arm knitted chunky knit vegan-friendly blanket measuring around 30x50in. No previous knitting know-how required as you will be shown how to create your knitted blanket, step-by-step!
Places are £55 per person for a two-hour class. To find out more, go to www.craftcourses.com/courses/arm-knitting-blanket-workshop
Until 10 February INTRODUCTION TO KNITWEAR DESIGN Online
This part-time creative course by Central St Martins starts on 13 January and runs for four weeks! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to design knitwear, this is for you. You’ll start with basic hand knitting techniques, types of knit, and construction methods. Find out how to create your own designs, with reference to hand knitting techniques and your own illustrations.
Go to www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/short-courses/ knitwear/introduction-to-knitwear-design-online-short-course-csm
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.