UK Knit Camp 2010

Angela Davis

 

 

Angela, a Craft Yarn Council of America certified hand knitting instructor and popular guest teacher at yarn shops and conferences, has taught knitting on European and Japanese tour buses, and even started a knitting-for-charity club at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles.  She has knitted props for the Mad Men television show, taught at the Sock Summit 09 and is currently preparing a set of patterns for original designs to be available as downloads on Ravelry.com.  The joy of sharing the skill with others inspires Angela to continue learning and teaching.

 

 

 

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Classes with Angela - all classes will take place in the Cottrell Building

 

Yarn for Angela’s classes is provided

 

Don’t dis the dishcloth and fancy facecloths

Dishcloths are quick, fun, easy projects to knit and are enormously practical.  Many knitters and non-knitters alike agree that once you have used hand-knit dishcloths, you will not go back!  Dishcloths are also a great way to practice stitch patterns and lace knitting.  In this class we will experiment with the American institution, Peaches and Crème dishcloth cotton and create a colourful and useful dishcloth sampler.

Face cloths are similar to their cousin the dishcloth in their quick-to-knit, portable-project practicality, but because they are intended for use more delicate than wiping marinara sauce off the counter, they offer the opportunity to explore softer, fluffier stitch patterns with just the right amount to stimulating texture.  In this class we will use the popular Brioche Stitch to create a spa-worthy face cloth that will have all your friends begging you to knit one up for them too.

When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Beginner plus

Class Skills: cast on, knit, purl, bind off

Cost: £38

Class Length: 3 hours

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Please bring with you: 4.5mm (US 7) needles and usual knitting stuff

Homework:  None

 

 

I Know What Boys Like

Knitting for men is certainly different than knitting for ourselves!  In this class we will discuss how to plan and create hand-knitted items that the men and boys in your life will truly enjoy wearing.  We will make handy swatch samplers in miniature so that you can show your guy what you are talking about too.

When: Tuesday, 2.00 - 5.00

Level: Beginner plus

Class Skills: Knitting by another method, or crochet experience

Skills you will learn: continental knitting

Cost: £40

Class Length: 3 hours

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Please bring with you: 5mm (US 8) needles and usual knitting stuff

Homework:  None

 

 

My First Sock on Two Circular Needles

Come learn the FUNdamentals of knitting socks on two circular needles! In this class we will practice all the techniques for making a complete mini-sock, while discussing how to translate these new skills to socks of all sizes.  Fewer corners to turn, fewer needles to drop or loose, this is a great way to knit up your favourite socks!

When: Wednesday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Length: 3 hours

Class skills: Must be comfortable knitting in the round and knit at least one pair of socks

Cost: £38

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Please bring with you:  2 circular needles suitable for sock knitting (2mm - 3mm/ US 0-2) at least 60cm in length

Homework:  None

 

 

Intro To Entrelac

Entrelac knitting is a lot like eating potato crisps, you always want to knit one more section.  It looks like basketweave, yet you don’t break your yarn, and, in this class, you will create a beautiful multi-colour block scarf without even having to manually change colours!  We will discuss the technique, the properties of entrelac fabric, and some practical applications for working entrelac patterns into your own designs.

When: Thursday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Length: 3 hours

Cost: £38

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Class skills: Students must be comfortable with basic knit stitches

Please bring with you: 5mm (US 8) needles

Homework: None

 

Pi and Tea

Come discuss the steps to planning your first Pi shawl, including circular cast on, choosing lace patterns and doing the associated math, review how to read lace charts, how to use a lifeline, how to do a knitted lace bind off, etc. We will have a tea break in honour of the Pi Shawl creator, Elizabeth Zimmermann, then start work on your actual shawl. A copy of EZ’s pattern will be provided.

When: Thursday, 2.00 - 5.00

Level: Intermediate plus

Class Length: 3 hours

Cost: £39

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Class skills: Students should have completed at least 1 (small) lace project and should also be comfortable with knitting in the round.

Please bring with you: 4mm (US 6) circular needle, 60cm in length, and 4mm double pointed needles.

Homework: None

 

Intro to the Magic Loop

The Magic Loop refers to the use of one long circular needle with a slightly unusual cast-on method that takes the place of knitting in the round on double pointed needles.  With fewer points, fewer corners to turn, and the ability to toss the lot into you bag and have a truly portable project, many knitters love this method for socks, sleeves, the tops of hats, the fingers of gloves, and any other project that requires knitting in the round.  In this class we will practice the Magic Loop cast-on, and then work on a pair of lovely wrist warmers while getting the hang of Magic Loop knitting!

When: Friday, 9.30 - 12.30

Level: Advanced beginner plus

Class Length: 3 hours

Cost: £38

Minimum number of students: 14  Maximum number of students: 20

Class skills: Students should have completed at least 1 socks project and should also be comfortable with knitting in the round.

Please bring with you: 4 - 5 mm (US 6-8) circular needle, at least 100cm in length.

Homework: None