Posts Tagged ‘fibre’
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Anatomy of a Knitted Sock
Sock Anatomy 101: Learn to Knit Socks (Cuff Down)
2 Classes, 4 hours in total
Dates: Tuesdays, 7th & 14th May 2013, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: €50 (includes yarn). Please bring a set of 2.5mm double pointed needles
or these may be purchased at The Constant Knitter.
Handknit socks may appear complex, but once you break them down to their basic
elements, they are simple and straightforward. If you can knit and want to
demystify the techniques of ”turning a heel” and ”toe shaping” then this a great
class to start with.
In the first class, you will start with a mini sock using double pointed needles.
Then in the 2nd class, you will easily transfer the skills used in knitting the mini
sock to confidently knit your first pair of socks.
A €20 deposit is required at time of booking.
Tags: class, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handmade, hands, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, sock knitting, sock yarn, Socks, The Constant Knitter, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Felt Folk Puppets
These beautiful puppets were designed and hand made in Ireland by Jean. Each puppet is made with pure Merino wool and the clothes are made from felt and recycled silk. The puppets have very fine movements and are all completely individual. They made their debut at the Wexford Opera Festival 2012!
Tags: Dublin, Felt dolls, Felt Folk, Felt puppets, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, merino wool, recycled silk, silk, wet felting, wool, workshop, yarn
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Drop Spindle and fibre
Frolic with Fibre: Handspinning with a Drop Spindle
Create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle! In this workshop, you will learn about different fibre types, how spinning creates yarn and how to prepare fibre for spinning. Finally, transform your spinning fibre into your very own bespoke yarn stash. No experience necessary!
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 4th May
Time: 10.30 to 1.30
Cost: € 50 – includes all materials (spindle and fibre).
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie.
A Euro 20 deposit in advance of the workshop secures your place.
Tags: class, drop spindle, fibre, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, Spin, spindle, spinning, Spun, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Katia Jaipur Mercerised Cotton
New to the shop, this Katia Jaipur laceweight mercerised cotton arrived yesterday. It comes in the most jewel-like colours. 50g of this gives you 280m.
Tags: Cotton, craft, crochet, Dublin, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, Katia, Katia Jaipur, knit, knitted, Knitter, yarn
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
- Katia Pattern Book Home Furnishings
Cushions, bolsters, pouffs, blankets, containers, mug cosies and rugs. Also, some very casual socks, scarves and sweaters
Tags: Cotton, crochet, Dublin, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handmade, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, Patterns, yarn
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Monday, March 4th, 2013
Crochet crash course
This workshop is for people who’ve never held a hook before. You will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a written pattern to make a piece of fabric & hearts. Materials included.
Tags: class, Cotton, craft, crochet, crochet hearts, crochet hook, Dublin, fibre, fibres, flowers, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, lace, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Hand felted birds
These little critters were made by Niki Collier and students today in class. They are intended for a mobile eventually
Tags: 100% pure new wool, class, colour, craft, Dublin, felt, felted, felted parrots, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, parrots, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Michael "T" Higgins knitted tea cosy
This little guy was designed and made by Veronica Costello who very kindly lent it to us for the duration of our Tea Cosy Competition. Veronica gave one to the President and apparently he loves it!
You could visit him and, at the same time, come and view the over 60 tea / caffetiere / mug cosies which were entered. They were knitted, crocheted, felted, sewn and the imagination and craftsmanship exhibited is astounding! We would love it if you would vote for your favourite – we have voting cards here in the shop. All the proceeds of the competition go to St Brigid’s NS.
Tags: 100% pure new wool, Buttons, class, competition, craft, crochet, Dublin, felt, felted, felting, fibre, fibres, flowers, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, needles, pins, sewing, tea cosies, tea cosy, Tea Cosy Competition, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Felt Birds
Come and make some adorable little felt birds …..
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8
Date: Tuesday, 5 Feb
Time: 10.30 to 12.30
Cost: Euro 30 to include all materials
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie
Venue: The
Tags: 100% pure new wool, birds, class, colour, craft, Dublin, felt, felted, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Saturday, January 26th, 2013
Felt scarf
Niki will be making some beautiful and very original scarves with her students on Tuesday morning at 10.30 …. why not join her?
Venue: The Constant Knitter
Date: Tue, 29 January
Time: 10.30 – 12.30
Cost: Euro 30 – includes materials. Please bring a large towel, and, if you have any, plenty of bubble wrap!
To enrol, phone Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or email info@theconstantknitter.ie
Tags: class, colour, craft, Dublin, felt, felted, felted scarf, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, Scarves, sewing, silk, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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