Ragtime Knits ONLINE Workshop - Tuesday 1,8,15,22 September 7-9.30pm BST (UTC + 1)

RAGTIME KNITTING

Welcome to my new Rag Knitting technique - an easy way to knit your old clothes into new garments and home accessories.This class is for you if you like learning new knitting techniques, reducing textile waste, upcycling reclaimed fabric and your style is a bit hippy or country chic.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You’ll learn my new technique to Ragtime Knit! The course is progressive so you'll begin by knitting short strips on one side before progressing to knit longer strips on both sides to create a more solid textile. In week 3 you’ll shape the piece using simple lace techniques and in the last week you’ll knit in the round to create a small bowl.

WHAT WILL I GAIN?

You'll gain patterns, knowledge and skills necessary to add Ragtime Knitting to your knitting skill set. You'll have direct, live access to Helen during the classes. You'll also have the company of other knitters from the worldwide knitting community during the classes. 

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

We will meet online through Zoom on 4 occasions lasting 2.5 hours each. You will be taken through each method and will see short prerecorded video clips to illustrate the techniques. Each week you’ll receive a pdf of instructions for the class.

WHAT LEVEL IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

This class is for you if you can already cast on and off and knit comfortably. The technique is easy to learn but is unusual so the online support will help you learn it easily.

WHAT IF I MISS A CLASS?

All classes are recorded and you'll have access to the recording for 4 weeks following the class. 

WHAT IF I GET STUCK?

You'll receive the help you need to complete the project. I have many years of experience teaching knitting in person and online and endless patience.

WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED? 

You'll need jumper weight/4ply and DK Light Worsted. The beauty of this technique and class is that you can cut up old fabric items like shirts, bedclothes and tea towels. You’ll be sent guidance on the easiest way to cut your fabric strips. Exact quantities will be included in the patterns.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED? 

You'll need needles to knit 4ply and DK flat. You do not need extra chunky needles as you don’t actually knit the rags. Exact sizes to be advised before the start of the course.

WHEN WILL THE CLASS RUN? 

This class is scheduled to run in September on Tuesdays1st,  8th, 15th, 22nd. If alternative dates and times would suit you please email me to request at info@helenrobertson.com

ANYTHING OTHER BENEFITS?

You will also have priority access to me by email during the month and will be invited to join my private knit a long Facebook Group. 

NUMBERS:

There is a maximum of 20 spaces on this course and a minimum of 4.

FEEDBACK:

"Well Helen, you have certainly started something last night, one of the most enjoyable things I’ve ever knitted!" Meinir Roberts