Our new class schedule is out now, and is chock-full of great learning opportunities for every level of knitter and crocheter! So if you'd like to increase your knitting/crochet skill set, read on...
Sock Knitting
Keep your toes toasty warm this year with a pair of hand knitted socks! This class is ideal for those familiar with the basics of knitting (knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, general knitting terminology).
3 x 2 hours class.
Cost: $120 classes plus $47.50 materials and pattern
In this class you will:
- Discover the different yarns and patterns used for sock knitting
- Learn to knit in the round using fine yarn on double-pointed needles
- Learn sock knitting techniques such as turning a heel, knitting a cuff, kitchener stitch for grafting stitches and finishing the toe.
Time: 10am -12 noon
Lace Knitting
Learn the basics of lace knitting and knit this beautiful lace scarf. This class is ideal for those familiar with the basics of knitting (knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, general knitting terminology).
3 x 2hr sessions
Cost: $120 classes plus $40.55 materials and pattern
In this class you will learn:
- The provisional cast on method
- How to knit directional decreases and yarn overs
- How to read a lace chart
- How to knit on a border
- The basic techniques for all lace knitting projects
Date: Saturday 21st February and Saturday 14th and 28th March
Time: 1pm-3pm
Knitting Clinics
Do you require assistance with a project? Need help fixing a mistake? Don't know a particular technique required to finish an item? Our knitting clinic is for you! Come along with your project and pattern and our expert knitting teacher will guide you through, teaching you the techniques required to get that project finished.
Cost: $30
Dates: Saturday 28th February, Saturday 21st March and 18th April
Times: 1pm - 3pm
Learn To Knit
Perfect for the beginner or if you are looking for a refresher. No knitting experience is required for this class!
These classes will run once a month in February, March and April.
1 x 2hr sessions
Cost: $40 Class plus $30 Materials
In this class you will:
- Learn to cast on and off
- Learn the knit and purl stitches
- Learn how to choose the correct needles for your yarn
- Understand the importance of tension.
Times: 10am to 12 noon
Colour Work - Knitting
Brighten your knitting with this fun colour work class, and learn how to knit with different colours using intarsia and duplicate stitches. Once you have mastered these techniques in sample pieces, you will be ready to embark upon the Fair Isle techniques required to make the Peerie Fooers Hat: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peerie-flooers
For this class you will need to be familiar with basic knitting techniques (knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, general knitting terminology).
3 x 2hrs sessions
Cost: TBA (includes all materials and pattern)
In this class you will learn:
- Overview of different colour work techniques
- Tradition of Fair Isle knitting
- Learn Intarsia and Duplicate stitches, and create samples with these techniques
- Make the Peerie Flooers Hat by Kate Davies using Fair Isle techniques.
Time: TBA
Learn Crochet
Always wanted to learn to crochet? Then this is the class for you! Covers all the basic techniques you need to lead you into the wonderful world of crochet.
2 x 2hrs sessions
Cost: TBA(included all materials required)
In this class you will
- learn basic crochet stitches - chain, double crochet and treble
- learn how to read a pattern or diagram
- learn how to change colours and weave in ends
- make granny squares
Time: TBA
Crochet Herringbone Scarf
Learn to crochet herringbone stitch to make a scarf. This class requires basic crochet skills.
1 x 2hrs sessions
Cost: TBA(includes all materials plus pattern)
- learn ripple stitch
- learn how to change colours and weave in ends
Time: TBA
Crochet Summer Scarf
Learn the crochet techniques required to make this beautiful summer scarf, available as a free download:
Julienne Outing Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julien-outing-shawl
Cost: TBA(includes all materials and pattern)
In this class you will:
- learn how to read a crochet pattern
- learn the different stitches needed for the lace pattern
- learn finishing techniques
Time: TBA
Crochet Flowers
Learn the Puff Daisy Stitch - a beautiful crochet stitch pattern that can be joined together to form a scarf or baby blanket.
For this class you will need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches and terminology.
1 x 2hrs session
Cost: TBA(includes all materials and pattern)
In this class you will:
- learn the Puff Daisy Stitch
- learn to join flowers as you go
- learn to change colours and weave in ends.
- start a baby blanket or scarf.
Time: TBA
Private Classes
Private classes cover specific skills you may to learn, help with a particular pattern or help solve your knitting problems.
1 x 1hr session $40
Please call shop to discuss what you'd like to learn and to set up a time.
General Information
As the class numbers will be kept small we ask that you book and pay in advance. If for any reason you need to cancel please let us know ASAP. If the class numbers go below the minimum, the class maybe rescheduled.
In an effort to keep the cost of the classes down we ask that you purchase yarn from Woolarium for the class.
Once you have chosen your class please contact us to make your booking. Email us on: shop@woolarium.com or call on (03) 9486 5275.
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