Change Up your Saltwater Knits - Workshop/Presentation
Date: Mar 4
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Harbour View Room
Workshop
During this three-hour workshop, authors of the popular Saltwater Knits series, Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott will highlight some of the most popular tips and techniques for changing up patterns to suit your individual needs. A photo slideshow will inspire your own knitting adventures through our history, landscapes, wildlife and architecture.
Shirley and Christine will:
- guide you through the do’s and don’ts of changing sizes up or down
- discuss colour combinations
- explain ways to adjust Saltwater Knits
- offer tips for the finishing touches that give your knitted items a professional look
Please bring your Saltwater books if you have them, a notepad, pen or pencil, Post It Notes, and all your knitting enthusiasm!
There will be a relaxation break partway through, we’ll play some of our signature Knitters Trivia, and conclude with a short Q&A.
$30 (HST included), 10% discount for Rooms Members.
Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. For more information on the workshop please contact Rebecca Howie, rebeccahowie@therooms.ca.
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