Free Sock Knitting and Plastic Bag Crochet Workshops

TWO crafty workshops that you can attend for free!

1) Sock Knitting for Beginner Sock Knitters
- learn how to cast on using circular needles
- learn the Magic Loop Method
- knit an actual mini sock so you can practice these techniques, and all the others that go along with sock knitting, like dividing for the heel, knitting the heel turn, gusset, toe shaping etc
-learn Kitchener Stitch for grafting seamlessly

Note: you must already know how to knit for this class.
Bring some scrap 4ply wool, 2.5/2.75mm circular needles if you have some, or buy some for $5 at the workshop. Scissors, darning needle.

Saturday 3 August 12pm-2pm
Sunday 4 August 10am-12pm

2) Knit/Crochet a Sustainable Bag from Plastic Bags
- learn how to create plastic yarn out of old plastic bags
- basic knit/crochet stitches only are required, and we use big needles/hooks.
- You will get started on making a super cool bag out of recycled materials!

Bring 6/7mm needles or hooks, or buy at the workshop, hooks $5, needles $8
scissors, plastic bags (can be supermarket bags, shopping bags, food packaging)

Saturday 3 August 2:30-4:30pm
Sunday 4 August 12:30-2:30pm

These workshops are FREE! Thanks to a grant from Creative Communities NZ and Auckland Council.

Schedule

Saturday, August 3, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sock Knitting Workshop

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Plastic Bag Knitting/Crochet Workshop

Sunday, August 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sock Knitting Workshop

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Plastic Bag Knitting/Crochet Workshop