Flower Bobbles are a new and exciting way to bring 3d texture to your knitting.
In this class students learn:
- How to make a basic 5 petal flower bobble
- How to change the number and shape of the petals to create different looks.
- Assisgned pooling with the flower bobble
- Combine flower bobbles with colourwork, brioche, marling and more
Students will have the opportunity to look at samples and swatches showing various colour and texture inspiration so that they can apply these flower stitches in their own projects.
When:
Sunday 11th April 2027
8.30am - 11.30am
Pre Requisites:
This class is best suited for intermediate or adventurous beginners who have experience reading patterns and working basic increases and decreases.
What to bring:
2 colours of worsted weight yarn with a springy texture, (scraps are fine) , circular needles appropriate for your yarn and a crochet hook.
Homework:
None
Who is Xandy Peters:
Xandy Peters is a knitting designer and teacher, best known as the innovator of the stacked stitch technique and for the Fox Paws pattern. Starting out as a footwear and product designer, he turned to knitting as a way to explore textiles and surfaces without using factory production and has since made a career out of publishing new patterns and teaching workshops. Xandy has been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knitty, and Pom Pom Quarterly, has a Craftsy class teaching the stacked stitch technique and continues to self publish patterns on a regular basis.
Terms & Conditions:
By booking this workshop, your place is confirmed.
• Cancellations on or before 12th March: refund minus $20 merchant fee
• Cancellations on or before 19th March: 50% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or before 26th March: 25% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or after 2nd April: no refund (unless your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
