Learn how to arm knit yourself super stylish and modern Christmas wreath this festive season that you'll keep forever. This is craft that is as easy as it is satisfying and you'll walk away with a stunning wreath to keep yourself or give to a loved one (if you're feeling generous).
Giant knitting is a knitting technique using super jumbo giant yarn to create high quality pieces, ideal for making large scarves or snoods, blankets, cushions and even carpets! And we love teaching spreading the love of giant arm knitting too. No needles used!
Complete and total beginners - ANYONE can arm knit
Duration:
Approx 1.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No all the giant yarn you need to knit your wreath is included in the price, as well as a wreath frame and material for the bow. You will be sent a link to access the online video for this kit.
Price includes postage.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
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If you are left handed this is no problem, just let us know in the "order notes" so we can provide you with a different pen to hold the nib.
Have you seen our Christmas Special themed Calligraphy workshop? Take a look here.
If you are just starting out or are looking for hands-on tips and techniques to improve your beginner’s hand, this workshops is perfect for you!
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
Nothing at all. You will be given take home pack, that consists of:
1 oblique pen holder
1 nib
1 pot of black ink
Take home sheets with the full alphabet and plenty of practice sheets
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
After over two and a half hours of knitting and knattering, you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned all the basics including knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and cast off, stocking stitch and garter stitch. Keep your new-found skills topped up at home using your take away kit of knitting needles, yarn and a 'how to' guide.
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Level:Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, we give you everything you need to start knitting - you kit includes a pair of knitting needles, yarn, and take home instructions.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
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All levels
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, everything you need is provided for you in the class.
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No.Needles.Required! Some call it extreme knitting, we call it MAGIC! This is the most satisfying form of giant knitting you will get. With the scrummiest super sized yarn and a couple of hours you will go home proud as punch with your blanket!
Giant knitting is a knitting technique using super jumbo giant yarn to create high quality pieces, ideal for making large scarves or snoods, blankets, cushions and even carpets! And we love teaching spreading the love of giant arm knitting too!
Complete and total beginners - ANYONE can arm knit
Duration:
1.5 hours to 2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No all the giant yarn you need to knit your blanket (2kg) is included in the price.
What is the Size of the Blanket:
The blanket is approx 75 cm x 125 cm (30 x 50 inches) Please note sizes are approximate and it will depend on your knitting on the night but you won't be far off the dimensions listed above. Please let us know your top two colour choices at time of booking (check your email and spam box for an email from us with a form to fill in).
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!