Colourful knits – 3 day course

Please note each session will begin at 10:30 each day and conclude at 1:30.

What you will learn:

This short course will take you on a fascinating journey through colourwork knitting!

Over the course of three sessions you will be exploring Fairisle, creating your own colourwork patterns and learning the hows and whys of colour theory and creating successful colour palettes that really pop!

Our first session will focus on colour schemes – we’ll be creating colour palettes, yarn wraps and test charts, exploring why some colour schemes really zing and others fall a little flat. We’ll explore contrast, hue and value and learn how the black and white image on your camera is your best friend when it comes to choosing great colourways.

In session two you’ll be exploring how to knit with multiple yarns, changing colour, knitting with a colour in each hand as well as developing an understanding of the key features of Fairisle knitting – choosing suitable yarns, the language of Fairisle (floats, carrying, dominant yarns and more).

In our final session you’ll be pulling all your knowledge together, designing a simple chart and producing a yarn wrap to choose your colours. You’ll be knitting up your design into a simple pattern which you can start in the session and finish at home.

Course Level: Intermediate

This course is most suited to an intermediate knitter looking to develop their skills. Participants should be comfortable with:

· Cast on

· Cast off

· Knit

· Purl

· Being able to knit in the round on circular or double pointed needles might be useful but not essential

Artist bio:

Debbie has been a professional knitter for over 30 years and a tutor for over 15 years. She teaches professional level City & Guilds accredited courses in design and handknitting.

Debbie is the author of 6 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn it.Love it, How to Knit and Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary. She has been the technical feature writer for Knit Now magazine since its very first issue over 10 years ago. She has also designed and published many articles for the major knitting magazines.

When she’s not designing, knitting, crocheting or dyeing, you’ll find her in the garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug of builders’ tea. And if you’re out and about, she can often be found in the mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music!

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.