Guest Designer Workshops

Posted on April 16, 2024

Guest Designer Workshops

 

Join us for two exciting designer workshops we have coming to Wool & Co.!

Sarah Hatton Professional Finishing Workshop, $30

Tuesday, April 30, 6pm-9pm

Sarah is a professional knit designer based in England. She is known for designing wearable garments with an innovative use of shape & texture.

During this hands-on workshop, Sarah will discuss & demonstrate different tips and techniques to help you master the art of finishing garments & accessories. Some of the techniques that will be taught include:

  • Mattress stitch seaming
  • Picking up stitches like a pro
  • Wrap stitch short row shaping
  • Incorporating button holes into your knits
  • Various blocking options

For even more interest & fun, the workshop will begin with a 15 min. overview of British wool & sheep by Danielle Deane of West Yorkshire Spinners!

Homework & Supplies:

  • Size US 6 straight or 16”-24” circular needles
  • Tapestry/ darning needle
  • HOMEWORK: Please bring two 4” x 4” (or larger) stockinette knit squares in a light colored, non-variegated DK or Worsted weight yarn.

**Please do not have a slipped stitch or garter stitch edge on your swatches.

 

 

Boxy Lace Tee by Shannon Dunbabin

Cascade Boxy Lace Tee Workshop, Complimentary

Saturday, May 4, 2pm-4pm

Taught by Cascade Yarns designer & owner Shannon Dunbabin, the Boxy Lace Tee Workshop is open to both knitters & crocheters.

In this fun, hands-on workshop, Shannon will walk the class through her newest design. With both knit & crochet instructions, the Boxy Lace Tee is a flattering, wearable summer piece made in either Cascade Hampton or Pandamonium. It is essentially a rectangle that is seamed at the shoulders & sides, making it customizable to fit any body type!

During the class you will be swatching, while discussing how to create a customized garment & calculate yarn requirements.

Homework & Supplies:

  • Size US 6, straight or 16”-24” circular needles (for knitters)
  • Size US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook (for crocheters)
  • Writing utensil & calculator
  • No homework

Please sign-up for the events at woolandcompany.com or visit the store. Space is limited in both of the workshops.

Sign up here:

 

Feel free to email our customer experience team with any questions:
team@woolandcompany.com

Happy Knitting!

The Wool & Co. Team