Each breed of sheep produces a distinct type of wool for knitting and crochet. Understanding the qualities and characteristics of these breeds will inform and accentuate your knitting. Texture, colourwork, cables and drape are all affected by the unique wool breeds.
This workshop will give a brief overview of some accessible single-breed wools and the variety they can offer to your knitting. We will also briefly explore the history and tradition of these single-breed wools. This workshop is a hands on workshop, including opportunities to touch and see multiple fleeces from different breeds.
Date: Sunday, May 30
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Cost: $55 - $75 (sliding scale)
Location: ONLINE - a zoom link will be mailed out to participants a week prior to the workshop
To learn more about the sliding scale check it out here.
The Workshop will cover:
categories of sheep breeds and how to identify the differences
what breeds work best for different knitting patterns/projects
hands on exploration of a minimum of 10 breeds
historical information on specific breeds
each participant will get 100g of breed specific yarn samples mailed to them
Instructors: Anna Hunter