Spring Programme 2016

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1 Spring Programme 2016 Claire Crompton Anniken Allis Alison Crowther Smith

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4 SPRING WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Tunisian Crochet with Diane Stewart on 17th February Natural Dyeing at Mill Farm on 9th April Frame Weaving with Isabelle Jourdan on 11th Feburary and 16th June Drift Mittens with Alison Crowther Smith on 24th March Starlight Mitts with Anniken Allis on 10th June The Portobello Cowl with Anniken Allis on 14th June Hairpin Crochet with Diane Stewart on 22nd June Modular Knitting with Claire Crompton on 18th March Magical Moebius Cowl with Alison Crowther Smith on 2nd June Persephone Shawl with Anniken Allis on 26th July 4 Telephone:

5 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2016 Dear Friends I enjoy writing the newsletter in the dark days of November as it means I can look forward to the New Year and the glorious arrival of Spring lots of opportunities to knit all the fresh, soft, sunny yarns which arrive in the shop at the beginning of the year. As usual we will be closed from Christmas Day until early in the New Year. This year the break will give us time to renew and refit the main part of the shop. We are planning exciting events to celebrate our 10th Birthday and newly refurbished shop and will be sending out s to let you know what is going on. If we don t have your can you please send it to us asap. If you don t have a computer, then let us have the of a friend or member of family who will be willing to keep you updated. Lets knit yarn shop awards were presented again and this time we achieved second in the South West of England, only beaten by a Bristol shop. We are determined to be the top shop next time! Thank you all for voting for us. Look out for the 2016 voting opening in July-vote at Exciting new yarns We are planning to stock lots of different new yarns when the renovation is complete. I ve decided that the first new brand to arrive in the shop will be Malabrigo as the quality of its yarns and range of colours is stunning! Rowan is introducing a new Softyak DK and Summerlite DK to complement its successful Summerlite 4 ply yarn. Meanwhile designs knitted in Hemp Tweed, Softknit and Handknit Cotton as featured on this page are very popular. Alternatively, you could have a look at our newly transformed website, in addition to our Facebook Page or Twitter. 26 Fore Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9AD T: info@spinayarndevon.co.uk Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 5

6 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2016 WORKSHOPS Just a reminder - we are so lucky to have such excellent teachers at Spin a Yarn. Claire Crompton, Anniken Allis and Alison Crowther Smith are all famous published authors and designers. Alison s new book Elements was published in September NEW FROM ALISON CROWTHER SMITH New workshops this season include Crochet in Different Directions from Claire, Beaded Lace Knitting with Anniken and Drift Folded Cuff Mittens with Alison. We have two Jumbo Crochet and two Frame Weaving workshops this time as both are so popular. Also, there is another Natural Dyeing workshop at Mill Farm, this time on a Saturday. This is such an interesting day and one which participants talk about for a long time afterwards. LOVE YOUR YARN SHOP DAY WITH CLAIRE AND ANNIKEN This fun day and informative day will be happening again in May. Other special celebrations and flash sales will be held during this season. So don t miss out, please let us have a contact for you. OPENING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS We are open up to and including Christmas Eve but are then shut until Wednesday, 6 January We reopen that day at 10.00am. This is usually a busy day for workshop bookings. Don t forget to telephone quickly if you find there is a workshop that you want to do. Lots of them fill up very fast. ANNUAL SALE STARTS TUESDAY, 12 JANUARY 2016 Spin A Yarn s famous January Sale starts on Tuesday, 12 January As is traditional, all yarns and accessories currently in the shop will be discounted by 10%. Loyalty card holders will be rewarded by 20% off all yarns and accessories in stock. This is the perfect time to buy those beautiful luxury yarns that you have been coveting for the past few months! WELCOME TO LIZZIE Finally we d like everyone to give a warm welcome to Lizzie our new shop manager. She will be in the shop 4 days a week and on a couple of Saturdays as well. Thanks again for all your support! Joyce, Ali, Patsy, Esther, Jane, Diane, Victoria, Terri, Gill & Lizzie xxxxxxxxx 6 Telephone:

7 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 Workshops sell out very fast. Don t forget to ring as soon as you get your new schedule! Participants of workshops receive a voucher entitling them to 10% or 15% discount on all yarns and accessories. These discount vouchers can be used on the workshop day and during the month after the workshop. CLAIRE CROMPTON WORKSHOPS Claire Crompton is an international knitwear and cross stitch designer and author of numerous books, the most famous of which is The Knitters Bible REVERSIBLE OR DOUBLE KNITTING Double knitting is an intriguing technique that makes a double layered fabric which is the same on both sides. Stocking stitch has two knit sides which means that items made in double knitting always show a right side. It is ideal for scarves and blankets because it lies flat and it also makes very cosy hats, sweaters, mittens etc. Colour patterns such as fair isle style motifs and intarsia blocks appear with the colours inverted on one side so items are reversible with no stranding or wrong side showing. It is also useful for knitting seamless tubes (glove fingers, toys etc) and socks without using double pointed or circular needles. In the workshop, you will knit a sample of two colour double knitting to learn the basic technique. There will be patterns to work a reversible headband, hat and scarf as well as ideas for designs for other items. You can also bring along a double knitting pattern that you would like to try. Topics include: choosing suitable yarns, casting on, working knit and purl stitches in double knitting, following a chart, ideas for using double knitting. You will need: DK weight yarn in two colours, 3.25mm and 4mm needles. Date: Friday 5 February 2016 Price: (including homecooked PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TECHNIQUES - 2 separate dates It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment and this workshop will show you techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. You will learn how easy it is to sew up all your unfinished projects using mattress stitch. Topics include: How to sew up various styles of garment, mattress stitch, blocking and pressing pieces, shaping to make sewing up easier, picking up stitches, buttonholes and more. You will need: make four identical samples of stocking stitch to measure 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in), using a light coloured, smooth aran or chunky yarn. If you usually work the edge stitches differently (slipping or knitting on every row), please work them the same as the rest of the row. Don t press or steam any of the samples and don t sew in the yarn ends. Join us on 7

8 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 Bring plenty of your yarn for knitting and sewing up. Bring along an unfinished project for help and advice. Dates: Friday 19 February and Friday 8 April 2016 SWEATER REFASHIONING A workshop for anyone who has knitted a garment that doesn t quite fit; maybe it s too loose or too tight, too short or sleeves too long. Bring along those garments that you love but aren t quite right. Learn how to make them fit by altering the length, adding waist shaping, changing the neckline, adding sleeves, shortening sleeves, adding ribs, removing ribs etc. Also, you learn how to alter a pattern so you knit exactly what you want. Learn how to extend the life of a garment by refashioning it; change it from a sweater to a cardigan, add embellishments, borders and more. Topics include: lengthening, shortening, adding or reducing width, altering the neck, fixing mistakes. You will need: existing garment(s) to alter, a pattern to alter. Bring yarn needles and scissors. Date: Friday 4 March 2016 MODULAR OR PATCHWORK KNITTING: From squares to shells This workshop is suitable for beginners, as well as knitters who have tried modular knitting before. Modular knitting (aka mitred squares or domino knitting) is a great patchwork technique, and easy to learn. Shapes are joined together as you knit so no seams to sew and stunning colour effects can be created. You will progress from a basic square to shells, strips, triangles, hexagons and more. Experiment with colour, join the shapes together to construct accessories and garments. Topics include: knitting the shapes, joining techniques, designing with modular knitting. You will need: plenty of yarn in different thicknesses with suitable needles. You can also bring along any modular pattern that you would like to try. Date: Friday 18 March 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm FAIR ISLE AND INTARSIA With colour confidence Learn how to use Fair Isle and Intarsia together with slip stitch patterns and simple stripes to add colour to your knitting. In the workshop you will learn the basics of each technique, knitting samples of each. We will 8 Telephone:

9 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 also explore some basic colour theory so you can be confident about putting colours together and altering a pattern into another colourway. Topics include: stranding fair isle, intarsia, reading charts, slip stitch colour patterns. You will need: different coloured yarns, suitable needles. Also you can bring along a pattern or chart that you d like to work in different colours. Date: Friday 22 April 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm KNIT YOUR OWN DESIGN Learn how to write a pattern for a casual stocking stitch sweater using your own measurements. You can either work from your own tension square or write the pattern for any standard thickness of yarn e.g. DK, aran, chunky etc. We will be using simple maths in this workshop. Other topics include: How to alter the basic pattern to create different styles, drawing your garment on graph paper for colourwork knitting, how to add cable panels and work in different stitches, taking measurements from yourself or a favourite garment, how to work out yarn amounts, and how to use what you ve learnt to alter existing patterns. Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Price: (includes homecooked KNITTING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS Progress from making garments and accessories in rows and circular knitting, to knitting them in different directions. Join squares or circles, worked from the centre out or from the outer edge inwards to make pieces of knitted fabric. Learn how to construct garments from diagonal (bias) knitting and how to use short rows. In the workshop we will experiment with the techniques and you will be able to take away information and ideas for your own designs. Topics include: diagonal knitting, short rows, garment design, ideas for accessories or home furnishings. You will need: plenty of different yarns to experiment with and suitable needles. You can also bring along ideas or designs to explore. Date: Friday 20 May 2016 food and tea-time treats You will need: a calculator. Optional: tension square (if you already have your yarn), and a well fitting garment to take measurements. 9 Telephone: Find us on Facebook Follow us Twitter 9

10 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 CROCHET IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS Explore motifs, spirals, flowers, fabric, three dimensional forms and loads of other ways to work crochet in different directions. In the workshop we will explore all these techniques and you will be able to take away information and ideas for your own creations. Topics include: crochet stitches from motifs to texture, short rows, garment and accessory design, ideas for home furnishings. You will need: plenty of different yarns to experiment with and suitable hooks. You can also bring along ideas or designs to explore. Date: Friday 24th June 2016 food and tea-time treats) ANNIKEN ALLIS WORKSHOPS Anniken is one of the UK s leading lace designers. Born in Norway she moved to Cornwall in Recently had a pattern featured on the front of US Vogue Knitting Magazine! TOE-UP SOCKS On circular needles using magic loop Many knitters prefer to knit socks from the toe up as this makes it easier to calculate yarn usage. This workshop will teach you how to work a closed cast on, knit the toe, increase for the gusset, turn the heel and work the heel flap, and how to do a stretchy cast off. In addition you ll learn how to knit socks on circular needles using the magic loop method. You can also practice knitting two socks at a time. All materials supplied. Spin A Yarn has plenty of beautiful self patterning sock yarn if you want to use your discount voucher on the day. Suitable for confident novice and intermediate knitters who have knitted at least one pair of basic socks from the top down. Date: Tuesday 26 January 2016 NORWEGIAN SELBU MITTENS Traditional Norwegian Selbu mittens are popular with knitters around the world. Traditionally knitted in black and white wool featuring traditional Norwegian fair isle patterns but these mittens can be worked in a variety of colours for a modern look. This workshop will teach you how to knit fair isle, how to knit in the round with double pointed needles and a circular needle using the magic loop technique and how to shape your mittens. Techniques taught in this class can also be used to knit traditional Latvian and Estonian 10 Telephone:

11 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 mittens. You will get a Selbu-inspired mitten pattern to take home. All materials will be supplied but extra yarn can be bought from Spin A Yarn with your workshop discount on the day. This workshop is suitable for intermediate knitters or confident beginners. Date: Friday, 26 February 2016 FAIR ISLE AND STEEKING Learn how to work with two colours at a time, how to strand the yarn, how to knit in the round and how to read a fair isle chart. In the afternoon, you ll learn how to reinforce the steek, how to cut the fabric and pick up for edgings. This workshop will require you to knit a fair isle swatch in the round (pattern will be provided) in advance of the workshop. Suitable for competent, intermediate knitters. Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm BEADED LACE KNITTING New based on Anniken s Beaded Lace Knitting book! Beads add glamour and elegance to any knitting but work particularly well with lace knitting. In this class you will learn different ways of adding beads to your knitting and how to choose which method to use for your project. You ll also learn how to read lace charts and work common lace stitches. In the afternoon you will get to choose from a selection of beaded shawl/accessory patterns. Materials will be supplied for the morning but please bring 100g/400m sock/4ply yarn and 4mm needles. You will also need beads depending on project chosen and a 0.75mm crochet hook. These can be purchased in the shop on the day using your workshop discount. We also stock a huge range of luxurious lace knitting yarns. Date: Tuesday, 29 March 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm EASY LACE KNITTING Lace knitting is extremely popular at the moment and is used in shawls, garments, socks and accessories. This workshop will teach you how to read charts, work the stitches and decreases required for lace knitting, add beads using a crochet hook and how to shape within a lace pattern. In the morning, we ll practice various lace stitches working from a lace chart and in the afternoon you will be able to start working on a small shawl. You will be given a choice of patterns, which all require 400m/100gr sock yarn (4 ply/fingering weight yarn and 4mm circular needles (80cm long). Following this workshop you should be able to work simple lace patterns used in Join us on 11

12 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 garments, shawls or accessories. All materials will be supplied for the morning but please bring above materials for the afternoon project. (These can be purchased in the shop on the day with your discount, if preferred). Suitable for adventurous novice & intermediate knitters. Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2016 ST AUBIN S BAY SHAWL St Aubin s Bay is an elegant crescent shaped shawl worked from the top down with an eyelet garter stitch pattern. Two short row wedges and a beaded picot cast/ bind off add interest to a fun accessory. In the morning we ll practice the techniques used to knit this shawl including short rows, adding beads using a crochet hook, picot cast-off and how to shape the shawl. In the afternoon you will start your own St Aubin s Bay shawl. You will need two skeins of 100gr/400m sock yarn (4ply/ fingering weight yarn), 4mm circular needles (80cm long), 67 6mm miracle beads (or alternatively seed beads can be used) and 0.75mm crochet hook. Pattern will be provided. All materials for the morning will be supplied but please bring materials as above for the afternoon project. These can be purchased in the shop on day of workshop using your discount if preferred. Suitable for confident novice and intermediate knitters. Date: Tuesday, 26 April 2016 TWO SOCKS AT THE SAME TIME Knitted top down Suffering from second sock syndrome? Learn how to knit two socks at a time using circular needles (either the magic loop method or two circulars method). Learn how to cast on and arrange your stitches onto the needles and how to work the heel flap, heel turn and gusset and everything else you need to knit a pair of socks in one go. All materials supplied but Spin A Yarn has plenty of sock yarn available to purchase with your workshop discount on the day. Please note that this is suitable for adventurous and intermediate knitters who have knitted at least one pair of basic socks from the top down. Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2016 KNITTING THE MAR MENOR AND DAISY SHAWL The Daisy and Mar Menor shawls are both fun shawlettes featuring unusual stitch patterns and the most popular shawls in the Shop! In this class you ll learn the elongated and crossed stitch patterns used in these two shawls as well as how to add beads using a 12 Telephone:

13 NEW FROM ALISON CROWTHER SMITH New from Smith & Jones Knits Available now from Spin A Yarn We re sure you d like to join us in congratulating Spin A Yarn friend and teacher Anniken Allis on her beautiful shawl pattern being featured on the cover of US Vogue Knitting Magazine - an outstanding achievement! If you d like to benefit from her lace knitting expertise she is teaching workshops this season on Easy Lace Knitting, Beaded Lace Knitting, along with several dedicated to learning specific shawl patterns. Don t delay booking as many of her workshops sell out within days! Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 13

14 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 crochet hook, how to work a beaded picot cast off and how to shape both shawls. In the afternoon you will be able to start your own Daisy or Mar Menor shawl. You will need to bring 400m/100gr of sock yarn (4 ply/fingering weight yarn), 4mm circular needles (80cm long), 30gr size 6/0 seed beads (for the Daisy shawl) or 93 6mm miracle beads for the Mar Menor alternatively size 6/0 seed beads can be used and 0.75cm crochet hook. Patterns will be provided. All materials for the morning will be supplied but please bring materials as above for the afternoon project. These can be purchased in the shop on the day of the workshop using your workshop discount if preferred. This workshop is suitable for confident novice or intermediate knitters Date: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 CONTINENTAL KNITTING Including Norwegian Purl The continental way of knitting is faster and more efficient than most English styles. You will learn how to carry your yarn in your left hand and knit continental style, as well as the continental long-tail cast on and the Norwegian purl. For the Norwegian purl the yarn stays at the back of the work which makes it much quicker than the standard continental purl when working combined knit/purl stitch patterns such as ribs or moss stitch. All materials supplied. This workshop is suitable for all knitters, apart from complete beginners. Dates: Tuesday, 31 May 2016 THE STARLIGHT FINGERLESS MITTS The Starlight fingerless mitts feature a beaded lace pattern and are worked in the round. See page 4 for photo. In the morning we ll practice the techniques used to knit these mitts including how to knit lace, how to read a lace chart, how to add beads using the crochet hook method and how to knit in the round on double pointed needles and circular needles using the magic loop method. In the afternoon you will start your own Starlight mitts. You will need 1 skein of 100gr/400m sock yarn (4ply/fingering weight yarn), 2.75mm double pointed needles or 2.75mm 80cm long circular needle, 160/192 (depending on which size you choose) size 6/0 seed beads and 0.75mm crochet hook. Pattern will be provided. All materials for the morning will be supplied but please bring materials as above for the afternoon project (this can be purchased in the shop on day of workshop if preferred). Suitable for confident novice and intermediate knitters. Date: Friday, 10 June 2016 Time: 10.0am 4.00pm 14 Telephone:

15 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 THE PORTOBELLO COWL The Portobello cowl is worked in the round and features a beautiful lace pattern. See page 4 for photo. In the morning we ll practice the techniques used to knit this cowl including how to knit lace, how to read a lace chart and how to work in the round using a circular needle. In the afternoon you will start your own Portobello cowl. You will need 1 skein of 50gr/200m sock yarn (4ply/fingering weight yarn), 4mm circular needles (40cm long). Pattern will be provided. All materials for the morning will be supplied but please bring materials as above for the afternoon project (this can be purchased in the shop on day of workshop if preferred). Suitable for confident novice and intermediate knitters. Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm Price (includes homecooked PERSEPHONE SHAWL Persephone is a crescent shawl worked from the top down. Multiple yarn overs used in the edging create a big impact. See page 4 for photo. In the morning we ll practice the techniques used to knit this shawl including how to read a lace chart, how to work large yarn overs and how to shape the shawl. In the afternoon you will start your own Persephone shawl. You will need 2 skeins of 50gr/200m sock yarn (4ply/fingering weight yarn), 4mm circular needles (80cm long). Pattern will be provided. All materials for the morning will be supplied but please bring materials as above for the afternoon project. These can be purchased in the shop on day of workshop using your discount if preferred. Suitable for confident novice and intermediate knitters. Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2016 ALISON CROWTHER SMITH WORKSHOPS MORE MOEBIUS MAGIC WITH ALISON CROWTHER SMITH If you have already been on the Magical Moebius Introduction Course with Alison, this is your next step. On this course you will refresh your Moebius casting on skills first and then select a new Moebius pattern, choosing from a (mock) cable ribbed neck Moebius, a larger chevron-rib Moebius or a colourwashed Moebius knitted in Kidsilk Haze. For the cable rib Moebius you will need 2 x 50g balls of DK wool, such as Lotus Sunset, or any high wool content double knit. Plus a 5mm cable needle that is 150cm long Join us on 15

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17 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 tip to tip and a stitch marker. For the large chevron Moebius, you will need 2 x 100g of Rowan Cocoon (or another chunky yarn), and a 7mm cable needle that is 150cm long tip to tip and a stitch marker. For the Kidsilk Haze Moebius, you will need between 3 and 4 balls of Kidsilk Haze (or similar) in shades that will blend well, for example, three blues; or golds/bronze/caramel. The number of balls will dictate the size of the Moebius but they are all neck/shoulder width. You will also need a 4mm cable needle that is 150cm long tip to tip and a stitch marker. As you will have the patterns, and you may wish to establish more than one Moebius on the day, you may wish to consider bringing 2 needles, and 2 stitch markers. These are all available to buy in Spin A Yarn on the day of the workshop using your discount voucher. To participate in this course, you need to have already taken part in Ali s introductory course, even if you have not knitted a Moebius since or recently. Otherwise basic skills only are required. Date: Thursday 25 Feb 2016 Time: pm DRIFT FOLDED CUFF MITTENS Knit these beaded fingerless mitts from Ali s new book, Elements which was published in Autumn These mittens are knitted in the round on 4 double pointed needles. Or, you can knit them Magic Loop or on 2 short circulars but I will be using DPNs. They feature a neat folded cuff, and an intriguing folded section which is also beaded, a ribbed hand and a fully fitted thumb. See page 4 for photo. You will need a set of 3.00mm DPNs, or other needles to knit in the round, 3 stitch markers, 200 beads, size 6 and 2 balls of DK wool (I used Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK); you can use another woollen yarn but not cotton. To participate in this course you will ideally have already knitted in the round and be a confident knitter who is able to cast on and off, knit, purl, increase and decrease, and read patterns. Date: Thursday, 24 March 2016 KNIT THE MAGICAL MOEBIUS COWL Using the cast-on made famous by Cat Bordhi, Alison will show you how to knit a lovely yet simple Moebius cowl using DK yarns and edged in Kidsilk Haze. The morning will be spent learning this cast-on and how to establish the Moebius, which once started, is easy basic knitting and purling. Knitted in the round using a superlong circular needle which is available in the shop, you will need to bring or buy with your workshop discount 2 balls of DK (I used Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK) and 1 ball of Kidsilk Haze. You will also need a long circular needle, 5mm gauge, that is approx cm long this is essential as we can t knit the Moebius on shorter needles and once it s started, you can t swap to another needle. Plus you will need a stitch marker. Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 17

18 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 No advanced skills are needed. Not suitable for beginners. Date: Thursday 2 June 2016 BEGINNERS KNITTING WITH LIZZIE SCALI This is a 4 week course for complete beginners to get you started. Lizzie will show you how to cast on & cast off, knit, purl and how to combine these 2 stitches to form stocking stitch or moss stitch. You will also be introduced to cabling and a simple lace stitch. Practice yarn and needles are available and you will be given a pattern to knit a simple bag or similar project. Dates: Tuesdays: 2, 9, and 16 February and 1 March 2016 Time: pm Price: for 4 sessions CROCHET WORKSHOPS NOTE CLAIRE CROMPTON IS RUNNING A SPECIAL CROCHET WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY, 24 JUNE BEGINNERS CROCHET WITH CELIA BATORJYS 4 Thursday afternoons Many exciting new patterns combine crochet with knitting, and crochet is itself becoming more and more popular with lots of new patterns available. This is a 4 week course for complete beginners to get you started. Celia will teach you different crochet stitches during the 4 weeks to give you the confidence to tackle most crochet patterns. You will learn how to make flowers and similar small items suitable for making a corsage for a dress or bag. You don t need to bring any yarn or hooks along. They are all provided. Dates: Thursdays: 31 March, 7, 14, 21 April 2016 Time: pm Price: for the 4 week course (includes tea-time treats) FREEFORM CROCHET SWEATER WITH AVRIL BEST Avril is a Rowan consultant who can update you about all the beautiful Rowan yarns. In this one day workshop you will work out a recipe for creating your own freeform crochet sweater. You will be shown how to work out a simple block pattern design and then we will explore ideas about use of colour and texture and different construction techniques, enabling you to create your own unique garment. This workshop is suitable for experienced crocheters wanting a challenge, or for adventurous beginners. 18 Telephone:

19 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 You need to know about - handling a hook, making a chain and making a double or treble. You don t need to be able to read charts or patterns. It s for everyone who wants to have fun with crochet! It is all about your own exploration of crochet, so can be as simple or complex as you choose. Bring along some yarn which inspires you or buy a beautiful skein or two with your workshop discount on the day. Avril will provide blank, squared and patterned paper but you will need to bring along a collection of hooks, and a notebook and pencil. Date: Wednesday 9 March 2016 TUNISIAN CROCHET WITH DIANE STEWART Tunisian crochet is a cross between knitting and crochet using a long hook to gather up and then work off stitches, making a fabric that is more compact than ordinary crochet, suitable for cushions, bags, hand warmers and many other projects. In this workshop you will learn the basic stitches and techniques of Tunisian Crochet, working towards making a pair of unique Tunisian hand warmers. The workshop includes how to make Tunisian Simple, Tunisian Knit, Tunisian Purl and Tunisian Bobble stitches, with written instructions and a free pattern for the hand warmers included. Materials are provided or can be borrowed on the day. You can also purchase any other yarns or hooks on the day using your workshop discount. Date: Wed, 17 February 2016 HAIRPIN CROCHET WITH DIANE STEWART Hairpin Crochet is an easy and rhythmical technique of wrapping and crocheting around a small loom pin, forming rows of loops which can be used in many ways. In this workshop you will learn the basic techniques of Hairpin Crochet and how to join, gather and crochet around the loops, using basic crochet stitches. It will also include how to make Hairpin Flowers and how to join them to make a Hairpin Flower shawl, with written instructions and a free pattern for the shawl. Materials will be provided or can be borrowed on the day. You can also purchase suitable yarns on the day using your workshop discount. Date: Wednesday 22 June 2016 Join us on 19

20 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 JUMBO CROCHET BASKETS WITH ALISON WILLCOCKS - 2 DATES Have fun making a useful basket for all those odd bits and pieces, magazines, stashes of yarn and fabric or perhaps the cat! Use multiple strands of yarn and HUGE crochet hooks to create a completely unique basket. This is an ideal project to use up all those left over balls of yarn taking up valuable space in the cupboard. Let your imagination run wild and bring with you any super chunky yarn, joined strips of fabric, anything really that can be crocheted! You will need between 4 10 strands of super chunky yarn, approximately 50m to 120m in length for each basket (depending on the size of the hook used and size of basket made). If you prefer, choose from the mind boggling selection of super chunky yarns and crochet hooks at Spin a Yarn. Huge hooks are available for you to use on the day and can be purchased to take away with you. Knowledge of basic crochet skills and double crochet will be needed for this workshop. Dates: Tuesday, 23 February and Wednesday 6 July 2016 SPIN A YARN S UNUSUAL WORKSHOPS NEEDLE- PUNCH FELTING WITH CAROL TIMMS With Carol s expert help you will be taught how to make small fleece items such as a cute small toy animal or you can needlepunch a textured shape on a felted wallhanging or on a fashionable bag. You will learn basic needle-punch techniques which include how to wind sheep s fleece (with or without pipecleaners) and how to add fine detail with a barbed needle. You can then leave it wispy (making several small ones for a mobile toy perhaps), or give it a warm, soapy massage and make a cuddly toy which will survive rough play! Date: Thursday, 12 May 2016 Time: pm Price: (includes home cooked lunch & tea-time treats) WILLOW BASKET WEAVING WITH JAN BAKER - 2 DATES Jan has over 20 years of experience as a basket maker and teacher. At the workshop she will help you create a small willow basket using different coloured willows. Choose from buff willow from the Somerset Levels and willow grown locally on Dartmoor. You will go home with your own hand-made bread basket. Date: Tuesday, 15 March and Wednesday, 20 April 2016 Time: pm Price: (including homecooked. 20 Telephone:

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23 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 FRAME WEAVING WITH ISABELLE JOURDAN 2 DATES In this one-day workshop, you learn and practice the technique of frame-weaving and how to weave some of the basic patterns like pick & pick, soumak, hatching, diagonals, slits and distorted weft. After you have created your piece you will learn how to take it off the frame and give it the perfect finish. Creativity is not about art, but about inspiration All materials are provided. Suitable for complete beginners. Dates: Thursdays: 11 February and 16 June 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm Price: (including homecooked SPINNING WITH TERRI BATE Expert and enthusiastic spinner Terri is holding a one day Spinning workshop on a Sunday when it is easier to fit the wheels into the shop! This day will introduce you to the basics of fibre preparation, spinning and plying on the wheel. We have spare spinning wheels available but do bring your own working wheel if you have one. Fibre for spinning will be provided. Date: Sunday 28 February 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm Price: (including homecooked NATURAL DYEING WITH KATIE AND JOYCE MASON AT HOME AT MILL FARM, MANATON Note Mill Farm is only a 10min drive from Spin A Yarn and we can organise transport if necessary Spend a peaceful day at home at Mill Farm with Joyce and Katie learning the basics of Natural Dyeing. In the morning we will be showing how to prepare a dye bath, selecting suitable mordants and natural plants and materials to dye beautiful Angora fleece in a range of bright colours. We will also demonstrate how to prepare an Indigo dye bath. There is something magical about watching the stunning shades of blue immerge from the muddy looking indigo dye bath. In the afternoon you will be able to collect your own plant materials to dye premordanted fleece. The day includes a home cooked lunch, drinks and a cream tea. All materials are included and you will be able to take home the fleece that you have dyed during the day. Date: Saturday, 9 April 2016 Time: 10.00am 4.00pm Price: (includes all refreshments and materials). Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 23

24 SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016 KNITTING CLUBS 1st Tuesday Morning in the month from 10.30am 1.00pm Dates: 2 February, 1 March, 5 April, 3 May, 7 June, 5 July, 2 August Last Wednesday Evening in the Month from pm Dates: 27 January, 24 February, 30 March, 27 April, 25 May, 29 June, 27 July, 31 August SPINNING CLUB 1st Wednesday Evening in the Month from pm Dates: 6 January, 3 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August NATURAL DYEING AT MILL FARM 24 Telephone:

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27 FOCUS ON Author and Teacher Claire Crompton Why do I teach workshops at Spin A Yarn? Mainly for the cake and coffee, of course. But also to encourage and inspire knitters and crocheters to expand their craft horizons. I teach a wide range of subjects from techniques (Fair Isle, Modular Knitting) to design (Sweater Refashioning, Knitting in Different Directions). I like to think that people leave my workshops full of enthusiasm but also with new confidence to pick up their needles (or hooks) and start creating. I often see renewed enthusiasm about sewing up when they ve learnt the marvellous mattress stitch. I started knitting very young and I still learn new things all the time. I ve worked at yarn companies so know the process of designing and writing patterns for knit and crochet. I publish a range of patterns for accessories exploring the techniques I teach and I also write craft books. My books are full of technical knowhow, design ideas, colour inspirations and, most importantly, good diagrams. The Knitter s Bible is a firm favourite with Spin A Yarn customers, and I m told it s an indispensable knitting companion. My years of experience within yarn companies and now as a freelance technical editor mean I can solve most knitting and crochet problems, and I hope I see you at one of my workshops where you re welcome to put me to the test! Find me at Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 27

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