Cape Town Yarn Festival 2024

In this course you will learn a bit about the history of spinning, different fibre preps and different methods of spinning. Then we will practice spinning a drop spindle before adding fibre and making your first yarn!

DATE + TIME: Saturday 23 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Beginner spinners - no experience necessary
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED:
* Drop Spindle
* Drop spindle spinning instructions
* Merino wool to practice
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* Just yourself!
 

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Students will learn different ways to weave on a pin loom.

Techniques that will be taught in this workshop:
* 90 degree weft and warp weaving on the pin loom. 2 ways of finishing off to remove (square shape)
* Diagonal weaving on the pin loom (square shape)
* Using the pin loom to make a triangle shape

DATE + TIME: Saturday 23 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Beginner – no experience needed
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* Instructions
* Pin Loom
* Yarn
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* Note Book
* Pen
* Small scissors
* 3mm, 3.5mm or 4mm tunisian hook or ‘old fashioned’ (without a grip) wooden crochet hook

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

ABOUT THIS COURSE:

This course will take you through a brief description of the different types of crochet patterns but will go into detail when it comes to the differences in terminology of written patterns. 

Once the theory is covered, the practical starts. Students will crochet small samples based on instructions written in the different terminologies, thereby giving them a practical understanding. Once this workshop is completed, students will be able to read almost any crochet pattern.

DATE + TIME: Saturday 23 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident beginner crocheter – Students must able to crochet and have an understanding of basic crochet stitches and know how to do them – eg: Chain, Single Crochet, Double Crochet etc
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED:
* Pattern
* Yarn mini’s
* Take home notes
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* 3.5mm Crochet hook
* Scissors
* Stitchmarkers
* Notebook and pen to take notes- Take Home notes will also be provided

Students will learn a method where polymer clay is extruded into long threads and used as yarn to create either brooches, buttons or other jewellery items.
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners – Knowledge of polymer clay and how to condition clay is useful, but not essential to attending this workshop
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* Everything needed for the workshop will be provided.
* NOTE: The items that we will be designing will need to be baked in a home oven after the course.

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* Yourself!

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Step inside Projectarian’s menagerie and let’s crochet a fanciful beast! In this master class we’ll craft a small drawstring pouch in the shape of a fish that you can attach to the inside or outside of your handbag, to your gym bag, belt loop – or anywhere – to keep small items handy, such as your keys, AirPods or lip balm. This pufferfish purse is as useful as it is cute, and you’ll even have the option to add spines to turn your puffer into a prickly pufferish!
 

Techniques that will be taught in this workshop:
The class will cover a variety of techniques including using a running stitch marker, crocheting surface stitches, basic sewing, basic colour-work, and crocheting with double strands of yarn to create interesting colour combos. You’ll crochet the colour-work without carrying unused yarns around the entire body, and you’ll learn how to crochet a chain with no loose end to weave in. As a newbie to amigurumi or a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to learn something new while having fun!

DATE + TIME: Sunday 24 March 1:00pm-4:30pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident Beginner
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* Pufferfish Purse Pattern
* Mini video tutorials
* Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton yarn kit
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Assorted kit options may vary*
* Free mystery pattern
* Gift from Jessie
* Lucky Draw for workshop participants
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* 4mm and 3mm hooks (if you naturally crochet very tightly, consider bringing a couple of slightly bigger hooks to work comfortably making a semi-firm amigurumi)
* Small scissors
* Darning needle to work away ends and assemble the pieces
* Stitch markers (you’ll need about 8)
* Measuring tape

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Visit PROJECTARIAN's page on Instagram to see snapshots of what you will be learning with Jessie!
https://www.instagram.com/projectarian/





 

Love the Nightshift Shawl? Students will learn the principles of mosaic knitting and discover this easy and effective way to do colour work.


Techniques that will be taught in this workshop:
* Learn how to do colour work using just slip stitches
* Learn to read and follow a (mosaic) knitting pattern chart.
* Participants will be knitting a sample swatch for future reference.

DATE + TIME: Sunday 24 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident Beginner – Understanding and knowledge of basic knitting principles: be able to cast on and knit garter and stockinette stitches.

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* Workshop notes
* Yarn – Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton BonBons
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
3 and 3.5mm knitting needles

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Knit a cute top-down mini sock using the magic loop technique. Once the steps of knitting the mini sock have been mastered, students will be ready to knit a full sized pair of socks…the first of many.
 

Techniques that will be taught in this workshop:
* Heel flap gusset
* Shaping and turning the heel
* Kitchener Stitch

DATE + TIME: Sunday 24 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate – Students must be confident in: Knitting in the round; Magic loop knitting.
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* 2.5mm circular knitting needle
* Yarn
* Pattern and helpful notes for mini and full size sock knitting

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Karen Platte will be sharing her vast felting experience and knowledge by teaching students how to needle felt a 3D animal. In this class, students will make a needle felted bunny.

Techniques
* This workshop will give you the understanding of the different felting needles and equipment. 
* Making a bunny gives you the technique of forming a body and adding armatures.

DATE + TIME: Sunday 24 March 12:30pm-4:00pm
 

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner felters – no experience necessary
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED:
* Instructions on how to create a needle felted bunny
* Felting wool
* Felting needle
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:
* Yourself!
 

Immerse yourself for a few hours as StevenBe broadens your horizons and changes your knitting or crochet life with inspirational StevenBe philosophies, techniques, and true-ish stories!
 

This unique workshop is designed to be an amazing opportunity to have fun while learning StevenBe’s personal glossary of Tips & Tricks of a Lazy Knitter.
 

StevenBe sets you free from patterns as written and helps you feel comfortable making your own modifications and design decisions, releasing the hidden designer within you!
 

Techniques that will be taught in this workshop:
* Experience the magic of mixology with the King of Fiber Fusion himself!
* Learn the amazing effects created by taking a variety of yarns from different brands, weights, and fiber contents to create magical and unique garments and elaborate accessories. You will never look at a pattern the same way again!

DATE + TIME: Sunday 24 March - 9:30am - 12:30pm

COURSE EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident Beginner
 

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THE WORKSHOP:
* SB handout
* Variety of StevenBe patterns
 

BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY:

ALSO BRING:
* A work-in-progress or finished project for show and tell (the desire to be admired is not required – but it is recommended!)

* PLEASE NOTE: Class sizes are limited.

Cape Town Yarn Festival thanks Mohair South Africa for the part sponsorship of StevenBe's workshop at CTYF2024.