Workshops

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WINTER 2020

Knitting workshop
This workshop includes 3 sessions: Thursday March 19, Thursday April 2 and Thursday April 16
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In collaboration with Balys we offer you a knitting workshop for beginners at our store! During the three sessions of this workshop, Lythicia de Balys will teach you the basics of knitting through the creation of your own Espuma scarf, the color of which you can choose.

What is included in this workshop:
- 3 sessions of 1h30 for a total of 4h30 of lessons
- All the materials: 2 balls of wool (80% acrylic, 20% wool), US13 knitting needles (9mm), a sewing needle for wool, a pattern to make the Espuma scarf, all in a reusable plastic bag. cotton.

When : Thursdays March 19, April 2 and April 16.
Duration : 4h30. Each session lasts 1h30.
Location : Boutique DDD , 2356 rue Beaubien E, Montreal, Quebec, H2G 1N2.
Cost : $90 + taxes

Registrations here

Progress of the 3 sessions:

SESSION 1 : Thursday March 19, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In this session, you will learn the basics of knitting, such as how to read a wool label, which wool or needle to use, etc. Then, Lythicia will show you how to cast on stitches and then how to knit the knit stitch to form the garter stitch as well as the edge stitch.

SESSION 2 : Thursday April 2, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In this session you will learn to correct your mistakes and perfect your technique. Lythicia will also show you how to change wool balls and answer your various questions!

SESSION 3 : Thursday April 16 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For this last session, you will knit in a friendly way then Lythicia will show you how to close your Espuma scarf. You will learn how to tuck in your threads and then personalize your scarf to your liking.

The course of this workshop, spread over several sessions, will allow you to practice outside of class by knitting at home. This way, you can complete your scarf at the end of the last session. Lythicia will remain available remotely to answer your questions between classes (except the week of March 22).

There is no age limit to participate in this course, however, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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All ingredients and containers are included.
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Registrations here

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1 p.m. to 4 p.m.



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All ingredients and utensils are included.
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Cost : $80 + taxes
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6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Cost : $70 plus tax