Learn the Principles of Aran Knitting Workshop

Aran knitting workshop


Nostalgic knits
Nostalgic knits
5.0 (4)

4 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £100 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this workshop, you will learn the principles of Aran knitting - a rich tradition rooted in the Aran Islands, off the Irish coast. You'll discover how to create intricate textured stitches that symbolise nature's elements, such as cables representing ropes or tree motifs representing heritage. Despite the complexity of many Aran designs, they all stem from the basic knit and purl stitches.
  • Knit and Purl Basics: Lay the foundation for more intricate designs like cables and diamonds.
  • Texture Over Colour: Focus on creating beautiful textures with knits, purls, cables, and lace patterns.
  • Cable Stitching: Master the iconic twist and braid techniques with cable needles.
  • Symmetry and Repetition: Create unity and balance with repeated symmetrical motifs.
The workshop will guide you through working with these materials, helping you feel inspired to create your own unique Aran sweater design that beautifully merges structure and creativity. By the end of the class, you will take home a piece that reflects your newfound skills in Aran knitting.
What you'll get
A ball of Aran yarn to make your practice items with. A pair of recycled knitting needles and a set of cable needles to take home.
Refreshments throughout the session.
Knowledge required
A basic understanding of knitting is needed.
What to bring
No requirements
Location

Sewing Vee, Aynho, Banbury, OX17 3AY

Here are the instructions to get to the workshop The postcode of the workshop is OX17 3AY. The address is the The Great Barn, Upper Aynho Grounds, Aynho, Banbury. When you turn into the gateway, drive down the tarmaced drive. There is a fork in the road. take the right hand fork. Don’t be put off by the sign that say Private house only. On the right you will see a track. You will see a sign that say Ockley Barn, turn the turning. You should see the workshop units to your right. We are in Unit 1. There is parking right outside Can you let me know if you have any dietary requirements and preferred beverage please.

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I encountered my first circular sock machine at CountryFile live at Blenheim palace in the summer of 2018. A nice chap had a stall selling yarn and he had a machine set up. He was doing a demonstration. I was fascinated by this wonderful piece of victorian engineering. Later that year, I decided to find out more and attended a one to one lesson with Anne Drew at Cymbal Knits.
I managed to make a decent pair of socks in a day and I was hooked. Later that month, I bought my first circular sock machine. It took a good 6 months to prefect making socks. I now make socks on a regular basis and sell the socks along with hot water bottles at local craft fairs.

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