Knit a Sheep Jumper – January – 4 x sessions with Special Guest Theo

From: £90.00

It is absolutely sweater weather and this one is a doozy!
I love it so much, I have made 3 of them!

In this 4 sessions starting in January you will learn the foundations of knitting Intarsia for Theos adorable Sheep Jumper!

This was a huge hit last year, and so we are bringing it back! Theo is a gem and a clever designer who will be running these engaging knitting sessions taking you step by step through making your Sheep Jumper from start to finish.

Session One – Getting started – Knit a swatch to check gauge – Practice the Intarsia technique on a small sample & learn to follow a chart. Cast on your jumper and get knitting!

Session Two – Trouble shooting any issues, fixing mistakes and knitting! Learn to weave in your tails ( there is gonna be a shit tonne of them)

Session Three – Continue knitting your jumper! Have snacks, make friends.

Session Four – Demonstration on steaming/blocking your jumper, seaming up with mattress stitch and finishing techniques.

This course is suitable for beginners looking to jump feet first into a larger challenging project, with check in’s and non stop support.

You will need to provide…

  • 5mm needles for your ribbing
  • 6mm needles for the jumper
  • 1000mts – 1600mts Aran/Chunky Weight yarn in an assortment of colours ( great stash buster!)
  • Printed pattern will be provided &
  • Join our Whatsapp group for support when you need it x

A suggestion of yarn options for all budgets below – although rummage through what you already have and make it work!

20% off  MT Members x

Questions?

Will this class be suitable for me?

You need to know basic knit and purl stitch. Everything else we will work together with you to get that sheep jumper knitted!

If you haven’t knitted for quite some time, this is an excellent challenging refresher project, or brush up by attending this workshop first!

Can I cancel my booking?

Afraid not. Our Guest teachers are special to us and we need them to be compensated for their effort fairly. Plus the admin is a nightmare so we do not offer refunds on these workshops. All bookings are final.

You are welcome to send a friend in your place if you are no longer able to make the 4 x sessions, just give us a heads up. You

What if I can't make a session?

Don’t worry! You can book into Knitters Anonymous and Craft Cult for extra support in between. Plus we will be available to chat on Whatsapp if you get stuck!

 

What is the minimum age to attend?

We are happy to host well behaved people 16+ Please ensure your teenager is able to get home safely after the class or picked up on time.

Knit a Sheep Jumper – January – 4 x sessions with Special Guest Theo

From: £90.00

Where to buy yarn?

Any chunky/ bulky weight yarn, or aran/worsted weight yarns held double will be suitable. You can also usea strand or two of mohair, for extra fluffy sheep!

This knits up quick and is so addictive watching the little sheep come to life!

Below is some yarns suitable  for your scarf for a range of budgets.

Defo look at what you have in your cupboard first – This is a great stash buster project.

Who is Theo?

Theodora was born in North London and now lives in Walthamstow with her husband, two children and three cats.

Theo has been knitting for over 10 years now and has a healthy obsession with knitting & crochet patterns from the 1930s and 40s.

Theo designed her first cardigan in 2008 for Knit On The Net, and has built a delightful range of both knitting and crochet patterns available online and in magazines!

Theo is a great teacher, and we are excited to have her back in the studio next January!

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