Improvers Knitting – Make a Sweater Vest – Wednesdays in May 7pm-9pm (over 4 weeks).
With the onset of Spring and longer days, it is the perfect time to make a sweater vest, a great transitional piece.
For knitters who are confident with the basics of casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and casting off, who are ready to move on and make a start on your first garment.
Over 4 classes we will work towards knitting your choice of a simple sweater vest. Going step by step, so that you get to the stage where you will be able to finish your first garment with the confidence and knowledge to tackle knitting more garments.
Course details:
- deciding on the pattern from the selection below
- choosing the right yarn for your pattern
- working out which size to make for the pattern and learning about ease
- swatching and measuring your tension- reading and following the pattern and the knitting terminology
- mastering the stitches and techniques used in the pattern
- working towards completing the vest with appropriate finishing techniques and blocking (knitting between classes will help you reach the construction stage, however we will cover the methods for finishing the vest in the last class regardless, so that even if the vest isn’t finished, you will have the skills to complete it at home).
The course fee includes all tuition and a choice of vest patterns. Yarn and needles are not included, but once the pattern is chosen, I can advise on yarn choices in advance and during the first session. If you have a particular pattern in mind, let me know in advance so that I can gauge whether it isn’t too complex. Email me at theoburrow@googlemail.com
Where:
One of Six Cabin, Studio 12, 259a High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH
Places are limited to 6 to allow one-to-one support.
When:
Wednesday May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 7pm – 9pm. Doors open at 6.45pm to give time to settle in for a 7pm start.
The class is 2 hours over four weeks for a total of 8 hours tuition.
Classes are held in the One of Six Cabin, opposite Walthamstow Library. It is a bright and airy studio located just a 3 minute walk from Walthamstow Central.
The entrance is on Cleveland Park Avenue, just along the side of Popeyes.
There is a toilet, sink and tea and coffee making facilities.
Include your phone number when booking in case I need to contact you.
Accessibility: If you have mobility concerns, please contact me, I’m happy to help.
You may find it helpful to bring a small notebook, as often these notes are really helpful when you’re working at home between classes.
If you buzz no. 12, I will let you in. Walk up the stairs and go left at the top, through to the door at the end to the outside. Follow the path round to the right of the building until you see the cabin. There are small stairs along the way.
All bookings are non-refundable, except in the unlikely event that I need to cancel a session. If I cancel a session a full refund will be given. As a small, independent business and due to the limited number of spaces available, I cannot offer refunds, but will do my best to accommodate.
Tutor:
Theodora Burrow is a knitwear designer with years of experience in both knitting and crochet. She has taught adults and children to knit and crochet and is passionate about the incredible mental health benefits of making. She designs for UK and international magazines and yarn companies and has lived in Walthamstow for more than 20 years.
