Textiles and Fashion - Improvers - How to Knit a Shawl
Course details
Course code
Q00022092Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTutor
Tasneem AliFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Shama Women's Centre (Leicester)Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TD
Level of study
Availability
Course overview
Course description
This hands-on course invites you to create your very own knitted or crocheted shawl, tailored to your personal style and skill level. You’ll be introduced to the foundations of both knitting and crochet, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred technique. Through guided instruction, you’ll learn how to read and work from a commercial pattern, select suitable materials, and plan your shawl project from start to finish.
By the end of the course;
- Learn the basics of both knitting and crochet - Understand how to read and follow a commercial pattern - Research shawl styles (e.g. stitch patterns and design inspiration) - Choose suitable yarns and hooks/needles for your chosen pattern - Completed shawl should include embellishments, such as buttons and / or tassels
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