Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO AUGUST
1-5 August KNITWEAR FOR FASHION BEGINNERS 1 Granary Square, King’s Cross, London N1C 4AA
This short course o ers you the opportunity to create an original design from scratch using a knitting machine, with no previous experience required. You will be given a solid grounding in all machine-knitting techniques, from basic stitches to Fair Isle, and will receive a certificate upon completion. £725 for the whole week. If you’d like to know more, call 020 7514 7015 or visit www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/short-courses/ knitwear/knitwear-for-fashion-beginners-short-course-csm
6 and 13 August LEARN TO KNIT MITTENS WORKSHOP Online
Improve or refresh your knitting skills while making a pair of cute fingerless mitts. You will learn how to cable, increase stitches, work in the round (using both DPNs and circular needles), read a pattern and chart, and calculate tension swatches over two one-and-a-half-hour lessons, a week apart. £79 per person, all materials provided. For more details, visit www. knithub24.com/classes/learn-to-knit-mittens or call 0208 706 0703
23-30 August KNIT AND CROCHET IN FINLAND
Journey though Finland’s knitting heritage, taking part in inspirational workshops along the way. During this week-long tour, you will sightsee in Vaasa, Finland’s sunniest city, spend time exploring vibrant Helsinki and visit the Korsnäs History Museum to learn all about authentic Korsnäs sweaters.
27 August VITRUAL YORKSHIRE YARN FESTIVAL Online
Anyone unable to attend the physical festival will be thrilled to hear that Yorkshire Yarn Fest are continuing their online shows throughout 2022. Exhibitors will be live on Instagram to show o their woolly goodies, and if you’re in a di erent time zone you can catch up on their YouTube channel. To find out more, go to www.yorkshireyarnfest.com
13-14 August ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Jephson Gardens, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa CV32 4AA This is a curated arts festival with a di erence, showcasing, selling and providing live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. This year’s programme of artists, performers, musicians and workshops will be announced very soon – keep your eyes peeled!
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.