It’s all coming back to me!
Yes! So I helped out at the Beginner’s Class at This is Knit last Saturday morning. I didn’t really know what to expect because even though I teach piano, teaching a class is something I’d never done before. As it turned out, it was more just giving everyone a hand when they got stuck, and talking lots about knitting. They all started off on a garter stitch scarf, but instructions for a ruffled spiral flower to dickey up their scarf were also included for those looking for an extra challenge. They were great beginners because they asked lots of questions and were inquisitive about things like lace and the tyrant of all knitting: socks.
I’m going to have a problem with the pictures because I only remember three names and I’m not even sure they’re the right ones. If you see yourself here without a name, don’t take it personally, I just can’t remember names! First up is Heidi, on the right, who made a great start on a scarf for her boyfriend, and another lady with whom I had a good laugh about the civil service.
Here is Charlene, on the left, and Lynsey, on the right. Charlene was the one asking me about lace knitting and I tried to make what looks complicated but is actually easy, sound easy. She was really intrigued by the whole idea of creating a holey pattern while keeping everything constant, and she signed up for the first lace class afterwards. I feel like a missionary!
Here’s someone else whose name I can’t remember on the left, and Mica on the right. These guys are well on their way to being pros. Mica knitted a little ruffled flower to decorate the end of her scarf during the class.
There was much natter about patterns, work, and funny stories, as well as the general petting of yarn. There is something about cashmerino yarn that stops every knitter in their tracks. It’s funny how choice of fibre can really influence a beginner. I bet that had they all started their projects on some horrible squeaky, scratchy acrylic they wouldn’t have been nearly as enthusiastic about things.
I think everybody had a great time, and hopefully I’ll be helping out at another class soon. Horray!
Looks like great fun! Where was the class? Wasn’t in the This is Knit shop or have Lisa and Jacqui expanded and added a café? 🙂
That looks like so much fun. I really need to find other knitters in Cornwall.
oh what a joy to be among knitters, eh?
Hi Aileen,
I saw your blog from the This is Knit site and came along to find that hat pattern you were talking about – how exciting to see my 15 seconds of internet fame also 🙂
Really looking forward to the lace knitting workshop on Saturday week – thanks again for all your help last Saturday, I had a great time!
Charlene