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Talk: Creating a New Interpretation of Traditional Techniques in Handknitting: from Cabled Fair Isle to Knitweave, Intarsia and Gansey

Anatomy Lecture Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Di and Sheila will explore the design process using 4 examples of reinventing knit in new ways through a slide show and samples. They will discuss the journey from inspiration, through colour, shape, form and stitch.

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Workshop: How to design and plan your own traditional granny square sweater

Deans Office 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

We’ll cover sizing, layout, construction, yardage, neck lines, cuffs, hems & using partial motifs and short rows to help with shaping. Using the student’s own swatch and body measurements, we’ll work through a series of worksheets to plan out their custom design

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Talk: Finding My Identity Through the Art of Knitting

Anatomy Lecture Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Knitting can be a way of preserving cultural records and passing them down through generations. In this presentation, Sylvia shares her creative journey and how she communicates her sense of identity through hand knitting and embraces the art of storytelling through her designs.

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Workshop: Introduction to Fair Isle knitting

Courtyard Gallery

This is a project-based class providing an introduction to Fair Isle knitting using dpns. You will produce a small sample in the round which can be made into a cover for a small lavender bag while learning how to knit with yarn in both hands, read charts and other general techniques.

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Workshop: Dorset Button Bouquet Brooch

Deans Office 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Join Tania of TJFrog to learn how to make a beautiful Dorset Button bouquet brooch using traditional Dorset Button techniques and French knots. The finished brooch, which uses a hollow brass ring and TJFrog Shorelines & Strata double knit Dorset wool, is approximately 4.5cm in diameter.

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Workshop: Punch Needle Workshop with The Modern Crafter

Histology Lab

The Modern Crafter is sisters Rachel & Siobhan who hand design punch needle and embroidery kits. Punch Needle is like drawing with wool, it’s also mindful and joyful! With the punch needle tool and a stash of yarn you can achieve lots of fun projects from wall art to interior items such as cushions.

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The Woolly Good Gathering – Social

Dissection Room 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Join us for the craft night of your dreams! Enjoy laid-back live music, including a performance from theatre maker, musician and yarn dyer, Charmaine Wombwell of Yarn Tings, and get ready for an unforgettable bingo game! With plenty of food choices and a fully stocked bar, secure your spot now as tickets are very limited.

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Workshop: Print the Knitting – Creating a Cyanotype Print from the Tools of our Trade

Histology Lab

Cyanotype is a very old photography technique which needs only UV light and some small objects to create a stunning image. In this workshop Jeni will give you a brief history of the technique, showing examples of their own as inspiration.

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Talk: Shetland Lace Haps

Anatomy Lecture Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Elizabeth will talk about Shetland lace knitting and the Shetland Hap. In Shetland dialect a hap is a shawl, these have been knitted for centuries in the islands. They are used for everyday wear, weddings and also christenings. She will be showing examples of her own and her mother’s lace knitting and haps.

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Workshop: Highland Coo Cushion Cover Intarsia Knitting Workshop

Courtyard Gallery

In this workshop, we will explore intarsia knitting and learn tips for keeping your yarns organised, maintaining your tension, calculating yarn needs and more. You will get a free pattern to practise your skills to make your own Aggie cushion cover.

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Workshop: Joining Crochet Motifs for Blankets and Clothes

Deans Office 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

From join-as-you-go, to more decorative crochet borders, discover beautiful and effective ways to join your crochet motifs. During the workshop, we’re aiming to try 3 different techniques and students will be given worksheets with 2 additional joins to try at home.

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Talk: Scottish Merino: Transforming a Family Farm to Work with Nature

Anatomy Lecture Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Balmerino Farm in Fife are developing Scottish merino sheep especially for their fine, luxurious wool, so soft it can be worn next to the skin. Hear farmer Rachel Crawford share the story of how this family farm is being transformed from intense arable to organic livestock farming with a deep rooted ambition to boost insect and bird populations.

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Workshop: Bundle-dyeing Sock Blanks with Natural Dyes

Histology Lab

Explore natural dyes while creating a speckled sock blank that you can use to make identical socks (or more)! Using local and seasonal flowers, leaves, roots and plant extracts, we’ll begin exploring the key aspects of working with natural dyes: fibre preparation, sourcing dyestuffs, setting dyes, safe dyeing practice and other tips and tricks and explore some of the many dyeplants found in our local landscapes

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Workshop: Toe Up Sock Knitting

Deans Office 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Learn to knit beautiful socks from the toe up with Samira Hill! In this workshop, participants will learn all the techniques required to knit a beautiful pair of socks, using either double pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique, as well as the advantages of using the toe-up method.

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Talk: Botanical Dyeing on a Budget

Anatomy Lecture Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sarah will present a 60-minute talk with a Q&A session, covering all that you need to know to start plant dyeing small amounts of yarn in your kitchen on a limited budget. A workbook will be available to purchase as part of the talk for you to take away and use as your own dyeing diary.