Posts Tagged ‘handspun’

Sock Stop

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Rico Sock Stop

Rico Sock Stop

Sock Stop by Rico now available at The Constant Knitter.  By applying little dots of this latex to your knitted socks, you can create a sturdy rubber sole

 

From Fleece to Yarn Workshop – SLIGO

Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Fleece to Yarn

Fleece to Yarn

Following the success of her last workshop Mary Cooper wants to announce another weekend of wool related fun.  Covering the basics of all aspects of taking the raw fleece to a finished yarn, including washing, preparing, hand dying (natural, food and artificial dyes) & spinning with a drop spindle and introduction the the spinning wheel. Bring any fleece or equipment you might have.  Suitable for all levels from beginner.  Please bring apron and old clothes.

Max of 6 per course

€150- includes workshop, supplies, tea/coffee breaks, lunches

Enquiries to Mary- mary@markreewoolcraft.com
Bookings to Markree Castle-  info@markreecastle.ie

Spinning workshop with drop spindle

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Drop Spindle and fibre

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.

Hand felted parrots

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Hand felted birds

Hand felted birds

These little critters were made by Niki Collier and students today in class.  They are intended for a mobile eventually

 

 

 

 

 

President Michael “T” Higgins Tea Cosy

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

 

Michael "T" Higgins knitted tea cosy

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.

 

 

Fleece to Yarn Workshop in Markree Castle, Sligo

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

FleecesMary  of Markree Wool Craft is hosting a workshop – From Fleece to Yarn – on March 9th and 10th in Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo.  Sounds like a wonderful event.  This workshop will cover all aspects of washing, dying and spinning wool.

For more details contact Mary on mary@markreewoolcraft.com or on 086 819 8543

Victorian miniature spinning wheel on Francis St

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

 

Victorian Spinning Wheel

Victorian Spinning Wheel

Mervyn from Yeats Country Antiques on Francis St brought this over to the shop a few days ago to let it hang out here a while.   It is only 30″ high.  The picture really doesn’t do it justice – it’s patina is truly beautiful.  I think it might need some work though……

Funky felted hats made here today

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Made by Fabienne, Trish and Sheila today at a felt hat workshop facilitated by Niki …………..

Hand Felted hats

Hand Felted hats

Long-awaited Knitting Mills finally arrive

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Prym Knitting Mill

Prym Knitting Mill

These knitting mills crank out 1-cord when you turn the handle !!

Tuesday Felt Class – make a teacosy!

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Hand Felted Teacosy

Hand Felted Teacosy

Niki will be showing students how to make felted tea cosies next Tuesday (15 January 2013)  morning and evening.  Tea cosies are, in my opinion, so beautiful and practical.  You can bring along any decorations  you’d like to add, for example buttons, beads, ribbon or any little thing that is precious to you.

Another great reason for making tea cosies is to support The Constant Knitter Tea Cosy Competition!  The proceeds of the competition will go St Bridgid’s Primary School in Dublin 8.  (Actually the tea cosies can be made however you like – knit, crochet, felt, sew, quilt – in fact whatever you want to do is ok with us).  And for the coffee drinkers, caffetiere cosies are also welcome.

Details of the competition and entry forms can be downloaded from www.theconstantknitter.ie – just get the cosies to us by 31 January.  They will go on display here in early February and there will be prizes!

Cost for the class, including materials, is E30.  Please bring a big towel and bubble wrap if you have it.

To enrol, please contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie