This is the Knit School & Private Tuition webpage of http://www.thewoolsanctuary.com.
It has been created by the wool sanctuary - a haven for knitters come and learn how to knit in a relaxed environment. I run an eight week knitting course. You will leave confident in completing a knitting project. knitting rowan debbie bliss Weston wool and workshops
We hope that this webpage provides you with lots of useful information.
workshops and knitting kits
In the first week you will learn the basics of knitting. How to cast on and off and how to work a piece of knitting in either stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib or moss stitch. This class will be taught at a pace dictated by the pupils.
This lesson focuses on introducing texture to your knitting. The techniques taught include knitting lace stitches as well as introducing bobbles and simple cables.
This lesson is for knitters who have attended Textured Knitting (simple) or already can knit simple lace patterns and simple cables. Knitters will be introduced to more complicated patterns including different cables and lace. kidsilk haze will be available for knitters to knit with. 
This lesson focuses on introducing colour into your knitting using the Fairisle technique. You will be shown how to join in colour, use the Fairisle technique, follow a chart, achieve the correct tension and then sew in ends.
This lesson focuses on the Intarsia technique. Knitters will be shown how to introduce an object in the centre of a piece of knitting, how to join in the colour, read a chart, achieve the correct tension and sew in ends.
This lesson focuses on beading. Learn how to introduce beads and sequins into your knitting by either knitting them in or sewing them onto of the knitted piece afterwards. Knitters will have the opportunity to make a sequined mobile phone cover to take home to complete.
This lesson focuses on embroidering or introducing other medium on top of knitting. Swiss darning will be taught along with other stitches. At the end of the class the piece of knitting will be felted. (For this class knitters are required to knit a sample square to bring to the class).
By Week 8 you will have gained the skills to start a garment or accessory. This final class will be tailored toward the individual need of the pupil. Pupils will all finish the course with a sound understanding of knitting and reading a pattern and will leave feeling confident that they can tackle most knitting problems on their own. Knitters are required to come along to this class with an idea of what they want to make as their final project. They can purcahse this at The Wool Sanctuary (10% off) or they can bring it along with them. Tips will be given on pattern reading, planning out how you will complete your project and other general tips to assist you with future knitting.
