To book a class, email or message the shop on 07818232354. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment
Remember we are delighted to take suggestions for classes, so if there’s something you would like to learn, please get in touch!
NB Classes are suitable for all adults and children 10 years and over, provided they can sit still and concentrate for at least an hour - parents and guardians this applies to you too! All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and the adult space paid in full.
Learn how to knit with multiple colours along a row with a Stranded Knitting class at Fankle Yarns Prestwick! Check out our website for details, held Sundays 7th and 14th September, 12.30-2.30, cost £60 per person, materials provided
Finishing techniques class at Fankle Yarns, Prestwick. Make your finished knits look even more professional with these helpful techniques.
Do you feel your handknits are let down by your finishing skills?
Would you like to sew up neatly or find a better way to pick up sts, for example?
This class is for you! With instructions and sample pieces provided, we bring you through sewing up side, shoulder and sleeve seams; a couple of decreases, increases; how to cast off neatly; alternative cast on, sewing in ends, or any combination of the above, depending on your own requirements.
You are also welcome to bring your own projects to sew up
Materials and instructions will be provided
Teas, Coffee and brain food available!
Classes are kept small for individual attention
Like making socks but never know how much yarn to use? fancy a challenge to invigorate your knitting?
Toe-up socks may be for you! By starting at the toes you can daapt your pattern to use up exactly half of your yarn, making a matching pair of socks with ease. No more yarn leftovers or running out just before the toes!
Its a technique that uses a Magic Loop to divide the socks in halves as you knit, making the heel placement much easier to work out :)
Materials and instructions provided
Alternative heels
Magic Loop sock method
Bring reading glasses if required!
Get all the basic knit stitches under your belt with this Learn to Knit class.
Knit, purl, cast on and off, increase and decrease, work some easy texture patterns, learn how to read a knitting pattern and a chart, make a toy.
Materials and instructions provided
Suitable for complete beginners or those wanting a refresher
Please see notes regarding kids in classes (10 years and above)
Teas, coffee and brain food provided :)
