Knitting and Crochet Workshops at Stash Fine Yarns

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Workshops at Stash Fine Yarns with Rowan Design Consultant Heike Gittins

Heike Gittins is a mobile Consultant based in Ruthin near Chester. Heike has had a keen love for all things textile since her childhood in Germany. Growing up at home with two grandmothers and mother knitting and crocheting, at 8 years old she was taught by one of her grandmothers to knit and crochet. In 1987 Heike moved to the UK and did not pick up needles and hooks for some time due to the shortage of quality yarns until she discovered the Rowan yarn range, fell in love with it and has been using it ever since. She admits that she was secretly hoping to become a Rowan Consultant for a while and that a chance meeting with Sharon Brant has helped to fulfil this dream. Heike specialises in project-based workshops with an emphasis on accessories for body and home, teaches the continental knitting technique as well as sock knitting with 5 needles.
When not teaching, Heike can be found in her studio surrounded by a stash of yarns and knitting books, trying out new design ideas.
She recently had her first design accepted by Rowan and this will be published on the Rowan website shortly

Bookings now being taken for the following Workshops:-

'Design Your Own Bag' Workshop
'Decorative Knitting' Workshop
'Beaded Knits' Workshop
'Learn to Crochet' Workshop
'Socks Rock' Workshop
'Knitted & Crocheted Gifts for Christmas' Workshop
'The Kidsilk Haze' Workshop
'Freeform Knitting & Crochet' Workshop
'Learn to knit 'Continental Style'' Workshop
'Design Your Own Bag' Workshop
'Lace Knitting' Workshop:- Exclusive Workshop for Stash Fine Yarns
'Tunisian Crochet' Workshop
'Exploring Colour' Workshop
'Intermediate Crochet' Workshop

Intermediate Crochet Workshop Saturday 13th December 2008

**Some photos of our recent intermediate crochet workshop. Click the buttons below to view more images.**

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'Design Your Own Bag' Workshop Ref: 26062009W
Description: This is a fun, project based workshop during which you will be given ideas and support to design your very own bag and then knit the design experimenting with yarn, colour and texture. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 26th June 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Decorative Knitting' Workshop Ref: 10072009W
Description: Beautiful decorative and frilly edgings, as well as using sequins and beads. Work on a small sampler cushion project. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 10th July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Beaded Knits' Workshop Ref: 24072009W
Description: Work on a small project, learning how to thread on beads, read a beaded pattern and how to knit with beads. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 24th July 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Learn to Crochet' Workshop Ref: 04092009W
Description: Workshop teaching the basics of crochet, i.e. basic stitches, how to change colour. Participants will come away having learned how to crochet a 'Granny Square'. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 4th September 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill level: Beginner

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Socks Rock' Workshop Ref: 02102009W
Description: With all those lovely sock yarns out there more and more of us want to make our own, but many are put off by the concept of sock knitting. During this day we will be knitting a small sock by learning how to cast on, shape heel and gusset, and finish with the toe, all with 5 needles.
All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 2nd October 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £45.00
Skill level: Intermediate

£45.00 / $74.24 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Professional Finishing' Workshop hosted by Emma King Ref: 03112009W

Date: Tuesday 3rd November
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £50.00 Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Skill Level: Intermediate & Experienced Knitters
Description: Click here for a description of the workshop

£50.00 / $82.50 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'A Knitted Christmas' Workshop Ref: 20112009W
Description:A day spend in a calming atmosphere before the Christmas rush starts. Relax and knit some quick, fun projects to keep or give as gifts. You will have time to make small items during the day and leave with many ideas for when you get home. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 20th November
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £45.00
Skill level: Able to do basic knitting

£45.00 / $74.24 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'The Kidsilk Haze' Workshop Ref: 04122009W
Description: Working with this beautiful and versatile yarn, referred to by many as knitting with cobwebs, you will be working on a small evening purse, learning simple lace stitches and incorporating beads and sequins. To show off Kid Silk Haze's full potential, we will combine it with other yarns. You will be taking home a finished project and many ideas on how to use this lovely yarn. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 4th December 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £45.00
Skill level: Intermediate

£45.00 / $74.24 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Freeform Knitting & Crochet' Workshop Ref: 08012010W
Description:Let your imagination run free! Spend the day making 'scrumbles' and then assemble them into your very own wall hanging, bag or whatever you want them to be.. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 8th December 2009
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Basic crochet or knitting skills

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Learn to knit 'Continental Style'' Workshop Ref: 05022010W
Description: Learning to cast on and knit simple samples 'Continental Style'. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 5th February 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill level: Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Design Your Own Bag' Workshop Ref: 05032010W
Description: This is a fun, project - based workshop during which you will be given ideas and support to design your very own bag and then knit the design experimenting with yarn, colour and texture. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 5th March 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £45.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

£45.00 / $74.24 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Lace Knitting' Workshop:- Exclusive Workshop for Stash Fine Yarns Ref: 16042010W
Description:
No matter what the occasion, you can never go wrong with lace. Have you always wanted to try your hand in knitting lace? But you find it all a bit daunting?This workshop is all about learning the basics: From the right cast on to understanding the principles of lace: Lace knitting is a series of loops and decreases that make open-work patterns. During the day we will be working on simple, yet effective, patterns to send you on the road of wanting to discover more, and before you know it you will want to make one of those beautiful shawls you have been admiring in magazines. Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Friday 16th April 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Tunisian Crochet' Workshop Ref: 07052010W
Description: Do you crochet, but are looking for a new technique to add to your repertoire? Try Tunisian crochet, it feels like a cross between knitting and crochet, but it's neither. During the day we will learn simple stitches, followed by trying our hands at some lace and cable. We will finish the day by making a textured sample that can be used as you wish. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 7th May 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill level: Basic crochet or knitting skills

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Exploring Colour' Workshop Ref: 04062010W

Description: Explore how different yarns and colours work together, encouraging you to be more adventurous in your selection. You will design a colour scheme for a project and knit a sample of your design. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 4th June 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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'Intermediate Crochet' Workshop Ref: 02072010W

Description: Learn how to crochet 'In the Round' by working on a small project to take home. This workshop will also teach you how to read a simple crochet pattern. All yarn required for the workshop will be supplied. Drinks and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday 2nd July 2010
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm (Approx)
Venue: Stash Yarn Barn
Cost: £40.00
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

£40.00 / $66.00 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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