Imagine your bed or sofa with a beautiful Extreme Knit throw – handmade by you!
Join me for a MASTERCLASS and you will learn all the techniques and secrets of Extreme Knitting.
I’m a knitter, designer, crafter and diy fanatic. I’ve been knitting since I was a young child and since discovering felted merino wool about 12 months ago I’ve been Extreme Knitting – Extreme Knitting blankets, throws, cowls and cardigans from insanely extreme 200ply felted yarn, and his little sister (but still ridiculously extreme) 72ply yarn.
I’m living the dream – I get to knit every day, and now I want to share what I love with you. Come and join me, Lynda Collins from Handmade Interior for an afternoon of Extreme Knitting and get some handmade goodness in your world.
First you’ll learn about the most incredible felted Australian Merino Wool, then
I’ll introduce you to the needles – oversized, hand turned timber and plumbing pipe, and when we put them together the magic happens.
You’ll learn how to cast on (in a way that gives a beautiful and consistent edge), knit and purl stitches and how to cast off – everything you need to knit your own throw blanket.
With these massive needles in your hands you’ll see it’s as much about body mechanics as it is about knitting. I’ll demonstrate and show you personally how I hold my needles, how I manipulate the stitches and manage a piece of work that can weigh up to 8kg for a King size bed, or even more!
Then you’ll learn to use your arms as the needles! Casting on can be tricky, but after I show you my simple 3 steps you’ll have stitches running up the length of your arm. You’ll learn how to make the stitches, different stitch patterns and casting off.
‘Secret Skills’ will teach you all you need to know to finish off your blanket, how to change colours and how to professionally join balls.
During the class you will have time to complete your own throw blanket with all the help and guidance you need.
And I will demonstrate using the extreme knitting needles to knit with a smaller (but still extreme at 72ply) yarn to create a loose stitch knit.
This class is limited to 12 knitters so you can all spend quality one-on-one time with me. This class is suitable for knitters of all levels, including the absolute beginner!
Join me for an afternoon of extreme knitting and get hooked on this amazing craft – just like me. x