{"product_id":"introduction-to-continental-knitting-with-gwen-wagner-adair-saturday-19th-sept-1-30-4-30pm","title":"Introduction to Continental Knitting with Gwen Wagner-Adair | Saturday 19th Sept 1.30-4.30pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinental Knitting  – Where do I start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEver wanted to knit faster? Or perhaps you detest moss stitch because it takes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eforever?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis workshop will introduce you to the basics of Continental knitting, where the yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eis held in the left hand and stitches are ‘picked’. Commonly considered one of the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efastest methods of knitting – it also makes switching between knit and purl a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring your good humour and patience to give yourself time to get used to new hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epositions and methods of tensioning\/holding your yarn. The rewards will be well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eworth the effort. We’ll also cover how to knit continuously without dropping your\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eyarn between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis workshop will cover the following skills, starting from the basics of how to hold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eyour yarns for working continental style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eKnitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePurling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eConcept of combination knitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials are not included so you will need to bring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1 ball of aran yarn and appropriate needles (4.5-5.5mm \/ straight or circle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will be entitled to a \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e discount on any materials for the class that you purchase on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note - Classes and groups will only run if at least four people have signed up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give us time to prepare, please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before the session begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoop Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46099772014652,"sku":"HWGWACK","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/9252\/2300\/files\/IMG_4066.jpg?v=1787939471","url":"https:\/\/hoopknit.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-continental-knitting-with-gwen-wagner-adair-saturday-19th-sept-1-30-4-30pm","provider":"Hoop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}