I have been on a couple of Teri's Courses before to learn how to Crochet with Wire - so when I heard Teri was doing a French Knitting Class I was in!
(Photo above Courtesy of Teri Howes)
My only previous experience of French Knitting was one of those Child's Learn to Knit (with Wool) Kits many years ago now!
But even if you haven't had any experience at all this class is fine for a complete beginner.
But even if you haven't had any experience at all this class is fine for a complete beginner.
The class covered all aspects of French-Knitting with Pure Silver for the purpose of jewellery making!
We learnt how to use the wooden spool and a Crochet Hook to work the stitches. It only took a few rows to get the hang of the technique.
We were then confident enough to add beads to our knit - this was achieved by placing them in the middle of the spool or by threading them onto our wire and working them in.
The shape of the knit can also be manipulated by stretching it as with Viking Weave.
Below is my finished Bracelet!
Better still - if you pop along to one of the Cockpit Arts Open Studios this summer, you can meet Teri in person along with lots of other Designer-Makers and get to see behind the scenes.
You can also buy stuff directly from the designers themselves!!
That's really beautiful, it's just a pity there aren't any courses like this near me, actually there aren't any real jewellery type courses at all come to think of it. Big hole in the market needing filling I think.
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