Knitting Masterclass: Learn How to Do Steeking
What you'll do
Looking to take your knitting skills to the next level, but not sure where to start? This knitting masterclass is designed to teach you how to master the skill of 'steeking', which is an important knitting technique that will take your creations to the next level.
Steeking is a knitting technique, where you cut into the stitches using scissors to create space for things such as necklines or armholes.
Cutting your knitting may seem very scary, but it makes things like knitting in many different colours much easier and also means fewer ends to weave! It's also a useful skill to know if you're thinking of upcycling knitwear.
This masterclass is 4 hours and is split over 2 days. In each 2 hour session, you'll be taught the basics before taking the plunge and making the cut.
Although steeking is quite possibly every knitter's greatest fear, your host is an expert knitter who will see you mastering the skill in no time!
In this masterclass you will:
Session 1:
- Learn about choosing your yarn
- Be guided on how to plan your knitting and steek placements
- Get started on knitting your square
Session 2:
- Be taught how to reinforce and prepare your knitting
- Take the plunge and get steeking!
- Learn all the skills necessary to practice at home
- Enjoy refreshments and snacks
If this all sounds a bit alarming then don't worry, there'll be plenty of snacks and refreshments to help along the way as well as happy, helping, expert hands!
Session dates are Thursday 17 November, and Thursday 24 November 2022.
This session is aimed at intermediate to experienced knitters. You'll get the most out of the session if you know how to knit simple colourwork.
Upcoming dates
What you'll do
Looking to take your knitting skills to the next level, but not sure where to start? This knitting masterclass is designed to teach you how to master the skill of 'steeking', which is an important knitting technique that will take your creations to the next level.
Steeking is a knitting technique, where you cut into the stitches using scissors to create space for things such as necklines or armholes.
Cutting your knitting may seem very scary, but it makes things like knitting in many different colours much easier and also means fewer ends to weave! It's also a useful skill to know if you're thinking of upcycling knitwear.
This masterclass is 4 hours and is split over 2 days. In each 2 hour session, you'll be taught the basics before taking the plunge and making the cut.
Although steeking is quite possibly every knitter's greatest fear, your host is an expert knitter who will see you mastering the skill in no time!
In this masterclass you will:
Session 1:
- Learn about choosing your yarn
- Be guided on how to plan your knitting and steek placements
- Get started on knitting your square
Session 2:
- Be taught how to reinforce and prepare your knitting
- Take the plunge and get steeking!
- Learn all the skills necessary to practice at home
- Enjoy refreshments and snacks
If this all sounds a bit alarming then don't worry, there'll be plenty of snacks and refreshments to help along the way as well as happy, helping, expert hands!
Session dates are Thursday 17 November, and Thursday 24 November 2022.
This session is aimed at intermediate to experienced knitters. You'll get the most out of the session if you know how to knit simple colourwork.
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Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- WiFi
On the day
Needles, yarn, and patterns are all included. On-street parking is available nearby. You can also use the Diamond Street car park.
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About The Woolly Badger
Jacki (aka The Woolly Badger) is a knitting teacher and designer based in Bristol. She's passionate about encouraging knitters to try out new things. Whether that’s colourwork, lace knitting, adjusting knitting patterns or anything else. Jacki firmly believes nothing in knitting is quite as scary as it seems - she promises!
The Woolly Badger runs knitting workshops in Bristol, both online and in-person. Jacki's friendly and fuss-free approach creates a nurturing environment where guests can build their confidence knitting and learn new skills. 10% of all Woolly Badger sales go to Bluebell Care, a perinatal mental health charity based in Bristol.
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Jacki is the designer behind The Woolly Badger. This maker's been knitting for more than a decade, designing for a few years, and teaching online workshops since lockdown. Follow Jacki's latest adventures on Instagram or check out her designs on Ravelry.
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