Rowan Lace Workshop proves a great success!

 

Just a small selection from the luchtime buffet

Yet another successful Rowan Workshop at Stash Fine Yarns last Friday 16th April. Heike Gittins introduced the ten eager ladies to the wonders of producing beautiful fine pieces quite simply by using the finest quality yarns, in this case Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze knitted on some of the World’s best needles, Addi, Knit Pro and Signature. Hand made chocolate cookies went well with the tea/coffee for elevenses, followed by a freshly prepared buffet lunch at 1pm…ish.

Lesley brings in the much awaited Manos Del Uruguay Lace

Every one was very chatty, making new friends and sharing their passion with like minded people. A delivery of the brand new Manos Del Uruguay Lace and Manos Del Uruguay  Lace Patterns caused quite a stir, hardly giving us any chance to get this delicious yarn out of the box! It really is quite gorgeous, 12 shades made of 75% baby Alpaca , 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere with approx 439yds/400m per 50g skein. One skein will make a scarf – all for £11.95! Fantastic!

The afternoon was finished off with some more hot and cold drinks and iced donuts! Everyone had left by about 5pm, armed with their new knowledge and clutching their 10% discounted purchases, eager to get home and try out their new skills. Thanks go to Heike for sharing her skills with everyone. The next workshop, a ‘Tunisian Crochet’ workshop is scheduled at Stash on Friday 7th May.

Which Manos Lace pattern? They’re all just so gorgeous!

 Why not check out our forth coming workshops on our website at stashfineyarns.com

What a colourful day we all had..

Last Saturday we hosted our first workshop here in the Yarn Barn.  It was run by Rowan Design Consultant Heike Gittins, who delighted us by introducing us to the different ways we can use colour combinations in our work

All present seem to have a lovely time and I think quite a few friendships were formed on the day. If you don’t want to miss out on the fun our next workshop is on Friday 12th September, Heike will be showing you how to make a project for washine machine felting! Book early to avoid disappointment, spaces are limited.

For more information on Heike Gittins visit her website here or her ravelry page here.

Happy knitting!

Helenx

 

Rowan Workshop Dates for 2008

Heike Gittins is a mobile Rowan Consultant based in Ruthin near Chester. A German national with fluent English she has been knitting and crocheting since childhood and has a keen love for all things textile. Most workshops are project based with emphasis on accessories for body and home, and try to incorporate different yarns, buttons or beads in a fun and flair like manner.

Workshops 2008
Sat 8th August – Exploring colour and texture
Friday 12th Sept – Felting
Saturday 4th Oct – Learn to knit ‘continental style’
Friday 24th Oct – Beginners crochet
Saturday 8th Nov – Knitting with textures
Friday 21st Nov – Knitted and crocheted gifts
Sat 13th Dec – Intermediate crochet

For further details and to book your workshop click here